AR Principal Optical Design Engineer (San Jose)

Trident Consulting is seeking a AR Principal Optical Design Engineer for one of our clients. A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Description :

Job Title : AR Principal Optical Design Engineer

Location : San Jose, CA 95134 (Local candidates preferred, but work can be done remotely)

Job Type : Contract W2

Pay Rate : $70 $132 / hr on W2

Your Role :

Electronics is a recognized global leader in semiconductor and display materials that is expanding into AI-enabled SmartGlasses (SG) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices. We are committed to advancing technology through innovative materials that enhance device performance. As an Optical Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our Silicon Valley initiative focusing on waveguide design optimization, and performance validation. Your expertise will contribute to our understanding of AR / VR technology and how our products can elevate the performance of next-generation devices.

Required Skills (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of industry experience in AR technologyrelated product design.
• Strong fundamental understanding of diffractive waveguide technology, including waveguide architectures and optical KPIs (efficiency, uniformity, FOV, eyebox, color performance).
• Proven experience designing and developing Polarization Volume Hologram (PVH) waveguides or similar holographic / diffractive waveguide components.
• Hands-on experience in optical simulation methodologies, including RCWA, FDTD, and ray tracing.
• Ability to analyze the impact of material, process, and architectural modifications on waveguide performance.
• Experience supporting closed-loop optical model validation using experimental data.
• Proficiency in scripting or modeling languages (Python, MATLAB) for optical data analysis and simulation.

Preferred Skills (Highly Desirable)

Technical Skill Keywords (Sourcing-Optimized)

Behavioral & Cross-Functional Skills

Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT / engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident shines in fulfilling niche / hard-to-fill technical positions, and our commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.