Staff Optical Engineer, LiDAR

AutoX is a global leader in self-driving car technology, driven by our mission to "Democratize Autonomy" and accelerate the advent of fully driverless cars. Our cutting-edge self-driving cars are designed to tackle the most complex and dynamic traffic environments, from bustling city streets to ever-changing urban landscapes. In 2020, we became the second company to secure a fully driverless passenger vehicle permit in California — a key milestone in autonomy. With a world-class team of engineers and R&D centers across the U.S. and beyond, AutoX continues to innovate.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

We’re seeking talented and self-motivated engineers to join our LiDAR team.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Locations:

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed models of optical systems, tracing light paths from generation to detection and optimizing performance.
• Perform stray light analyses at the system level and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage material property libraries, including reflectivity and scatter models, such as Harvey-Shack, ABg, and BSDF.
• Automate simulation workflows through scripting to enhance analysis efficiency and scalability.
• Conduct coherent beam propagation and opto-mechanical tolerance simulations to evaluate system impacts.
• Troubleshoot optical system irregularities using simulations and data analysis.
• Design, build, and test prototypes and measurement tools to support New Product Integration and Advanced Manufacturing Teams.
• Produce comprehensive technical reports to effectively communicate simulation results and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an optical engineering role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with non-sequential optical design software such as FRED or ASAP.
• Expertise in CAD tools for preparing and transferring optical system designs.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or comparable programming languages for simulation and automation.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in writing clear and concise technical reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Optical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in designing LiDAR systems and related optical technologies.
• Expertise in Fourier analysis techniques for electromagnetic fields, such as FDTD or RCWA.
• Familiarity with Cornerstone data analysis software.
• Proficiency in advanced CAD tools, such as SolidWorks, CREO, or CATIA.
• Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles.
• Experience evaluating and applying material property data for optical designs.

How to Apply:

• Send an email with your resume to careers@autox.ai with Job ID: 60

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