Basic Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field (or BS with strong, relevant experience).
• 5–10+ years designing complex optical systems (AR/near-eye/HUD or adjacent domains).
• Proficiency with Code V or Zemax and optical metrology; strong hands-on bench skills.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for analysis and test automation.
• Demonstrated delivery of optical hardware from concept → manufacturing → integration → customer use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying HOEs/diffractive optics for illumination, coupling, wavefront/spectral control, and/or combiner roles.
• Background in 3D display design/trade-offs: stereo/multi-view, focus-cue management, visual-comfort optimization.
• Display/backlight integration experience and collaboration in CAD-driven opto-mechanical workflows (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Manufacturing processes, optical QA, supplier qualification, and build acceptance.
• Track record of automated measurement/analysis pipelines and rapid prototyping in R&D environments.
• Mentorship of junior engineers and effective cross-functional collaboration (SW/EE/ME/Systems).

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)

Note Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

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