Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are looking for an Optical Engineer who will be responsible for the design and fabrication of custom optical architectures for wearable medical devices. Your main focus will be in the rapid design, prototyping and evaluation of these systems. This is a technical leadership role that will grow with the company. Ideal candidates will not be afraid to tackle seemingly impossible problems, and be able to concisely and clearly communicate issues and solutions.

Role responsibilities:

• Optical design of display projector systems, including illumination
• Design of optical and micro-optical components (microlenses, diffraction gratings, etc)
• Rapid benchtop prototyping of optical systems
• Working with external and internal stakeholders to bring designs to manufacturing

Key qualifications:

• At least 4 years experience in the optical design space
• Great examples of difficult optical designs that you’ve done in the past
• Proficiency in geometric and physical optics, as well as associated simulation software
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with rapid prototypes and design iterations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in miniaturized systems
• Experience with silicon photonics, nonlinear optics, microdisplays, DMDs, spatial light modulators or waveguide couplers
• Experience with human vision
• Experience with consumer electronics or medical devices
• MS or PhD degree in optics, physics or closely related discipline

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000-180,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.