The primary role is the design of optical components, including VCSEL beam shaping optics and objective lenses for use in ToF modules (NIR and SWIR). It requires highly skilled and proficient use of simulation tools such as Zemax or ST proprietary tools to establish performance, assess sensitivity to manufacturing variations and estimate yield as well as more complex system level simulation using for example LightTools.
You may be required to support Mechanical Designers in tolerance and thermal analysis, and optimise optical designs to accommodate and ease the assembly or module integration. Strong practical skills will be required for characterisation of optical components in dark room environment following laser safety standards and risk assessments.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with engineers across multi-disciplinary teams from silicon architecture, sensor design, systems engineering and applications
The role offers involvement in the development of optic design methodology, and the development of custom design and simulation tools for both refractive and diffractive lenses. It also offers an opportunity in the development of optical metasurface technology involving design activity, performance analysis, and development of design tools.
Your Skills & Experiences
- Holding or progressing to a Graduate Degree in Optics or Physics, ideally at Masters level
- Understanding of design & modelling optical components and systems. including diffractive optics, with an in-depth understanding of physics, radiometry and photonics
- Ideally with some experience in optical simulation software such as LightTools, Zemax or CodeV
- Significant experience and expertise in setting-up and performing optical measurements in dark room environment, with a strong proficiency in Matlab or Python.
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