Senior Optical Engineer - Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Devices

At Inmersia, we develop near-eye displays for the next generation of extended reality (XR) glasses . Our Team counts with experts in imaging photonics and advanced materials, keeping Inmersia at the forefront of innovation with a strong intellectual property portfolio. Through this excellence, Inmersia has built partnerships with technology leaders who validate our position as a reference company within the XR ecosystem.

Now, we are in an exciting ramp-up phase and are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join the team. Are you ready to make a difference in the future of XR? Apply to this job opening ( submit your cv as [name_surname_cv.pdf] ) and we will be delighted to meet you!

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a senior optical engineer with a specialisation in ferroelectric liquid crystals (FLCs). The successful candidate will play a key part in Inmersia’s R&D by leading the development of custom FLC optical elements for near-eye displays and act as a technical advisor in external projects with collaboration partners from industry and academia.

What you will do

Design and develop FLC optical elements for near-eye displays

Act as an in-house technical advisor for collaboration projects with industrial and academic partners

Support the transition from R&D phase to production at scale

Support the in-house patent attorney in drafting patents for inventions generated during the R&D process

What technical skills you have

Absolute essentials

Deep understanding of FLC materials and their electrical and optical properties

Experimental ability to develop FLC optical elements

Experimental ability to characterise electrical and optical properties of FLC optical elements

Overview of cutting-edge and industrially established methods for FLC alignment

Overview of substrate materials used in FLC optical elements

Valuable extras

Ability to develop custom electro-optical simulations of FLC optical elements

Overview of scalable methods for manufacturing of FLC optical elements

Understanding of refractive and diffractive optics

What education you have

PhD degree in Optics or Material Science with a focus on developing (or working with) FLC optical elements with additional 3 years of relevant experience

Alternatively, a Master’s degree in a similar field with 7 years of additional relevant experience

Professional working level of English

What personal qualities you have

Structured and critical thinking

High personal and professional integrity

Good listening skills and open-mindedness to feedback and new ideas

Ability to share information in a structured and concise way

Ability to work in a team and collaborate with external partners

Innovative and creative vision to identify new solutions to existing challenges

What benefits you will gain by working at Inmersia

Full-time permanent contract

Industry competitive fixed salary , bonus according to the achievement of specific objectives and lifestyle benefits

Flexible schedule

Working on cutting-edge near-eye displays to revolutionize the XR industry

Working with talented and enthusiastic people towards a common mission

Strong opportunities to grow with the startup (participating in all phases of product development, opportunities to draft patents)

Tangible influence on important decision-making

Personal development opportunities – let us know what you need!

Fast-paced, productive and pleasant work environment

If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and would like to be part of a startup with great growth prospects , apply to this opening, and we will be delighted to meet you !