Meta Reality Labs is developing breakthrough AR glasses and VR headsets, requiring advancements in various technologies including optics and displays. This role focuses on designing and simulating photonic integrated circuits (PICs) using anisotropic and birefringent materials to create novel optical functionalities for these immersive experiences.
Requirements
- 2+ years experience in at least one of the following areas of optical research: wave optics, polarization optics, diffraction optics, or geometrical optics, metasurface, computational EM, emphasizing modeling and/or prototyping
- 2+ years experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and Mathematica)
- 2+ years experience with optical design programs such as Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL, Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, LightTools, FRED, or similar
- 2+ years experience with experimental optics and conducting laboratory work (i.e., demonstrated ability to construct proof-of-concept systems and to evaluate performance)
- 2+ years of experience in system-level prototyping work, including hands-on prototyping of bench-top optical components
- Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as JOSA, SPIE, OSA, IEEE, CLEO, or similar
Responsibilities
- Design and simulate photonic integrated circuits (PICs) utilizing anisotropic and birefringent materials for novel optical functionalities.
- Develop and apply advanced simulation tools and methodologies for analyzing light propagation, polarization control, and device performance within anisotropic media.
- Explore innovative waveguide designs and photonic components (e.g., modulators, filters, couplers) specifically tailored for the unique properties of anisotropic birefringent materials.
- Analyze the impact of material anisotropy and birefringence on overall PIC performance, including polarization dependence, crosstalk, and loss.
- Contribute to the development of design rules and best practices for PICs in anisotropic material platforms.
- This position will have an emphasis on advanced simulations and prototyping to prove new concepts.
- Specifically, optical design and modeling of waveguides and other photonic components to meet system requirements, and prototyping through cross-collaboration with fabrication experts.
Other
- Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computational Imaging, or relevant technical field
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op
- Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
