At Inmersia, we develop near-eye displays for the next generation of extended reality (XR) glasses. Our Team counts with experts in imaging photonics and advanced materials, keeping Inmersia at the forefront of innovation with a strong intellectual property portfolio. Through this excellence, Inmersia has built partnerships with technology leaders who validate our position as a reference company within the XR ecosystem.
Now, we are in an exciting ramp-up phase and are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join the team. Are you ready to make a difference in the future of XR? Apply to this job opening and we will be delighted to meet you!
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Senior R&D; Engineer with a startup mindset to develop cutting-edge liquid crystal optical components for near-eye displays. You will participate in all phases of product development from planning, through design to manufacturing. The main objective is to lead an R&D; line to deliver a sub-component for the final product.
What you will do
- Design liquid crystal optical elements with desired specifications
- Simulate optical performance of liquid crystal optical elements
- Experimentally develop and test liquid crystal optical elements
- Work closely with the internal Manufacturing Team and external Industry Partners
- Work closely with the Intellectual Property Team
- Establish and maintain relationships with universities and research centers
What technical skills you have
Absolute essentials
- Design of liquid crystal optical elements
- Simulations of optical performance of liquid crystal optical elements
- Experimental testing of liquid crystal optical elements using commercial and simple custom optical setups (UV/VIS spectroscopy, image quality characterization)
- Understanding of relationship between material properties and optical performance of liquid crystal optical elements
- Hands-on experience with liquid crystal gratings
Valuable extras
- Experience with conceptualization of patents
- Hands-on experience in working with alignment layers
- Knowledge of methods of manufacturing of liquid crystal optical elements
- Experience working with large manufacturers of liquid crystal optical elements
- Understanding the physics of light propagation through refractive and diffractive optics
What education you have
- 7+ years of experience in a relevant industry and a Master’s degree in a Physical science or Engineering
- Alternatively: 5+ years of experience in a relevant industry and a PhD degree in Optics, Photonics or Nanomaterials with a focus on liquid crystal optical elements
- Professional working level of English
What personal qualities you have
- High personal and professional integrity and alignment with Inmersia’s core values
- Good listening skills and open-mindedness to feedback and new ideas
- Ability to share information in a structured and concise way
- Ability to develop people
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate with external partners
- Innovative and creative vision to identify new solutions to existing challenges
What benefits you will gain by working at Inmersia
- Full-time permanent contract
- Industry competitive fixed salary, bonus according to the achievement of specific objectives and lifestyle benefits
- Versátil schedule
- Working on cutting-edge near-eye displays to revolutionize the XR industry
- Working with talented and enthusiastic people towards a common mission
- Strong opportunities to grow with the startup (participating in all phases of product development, opportunities to draft patents)
- Tangible influence on important decision making
- Personal development opportunities – let us know what you need!
- Fast-paced, productive and pleasant work environment
If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and would like to be part of a startup with great growth prospects, apply to this opening and we will be delighted to meet you!