Experimental Optics Engineer

Inmersia
ES - barcelona
May 31, 2025

At Inmersia, we develop near-eye displays for the next generation of extended reality (XR) glasses. Our core values are bringing positive impact to the society through technological excellence. Our mission is to unlock a seamless merge of digital and physical realities to enable new ways of human interaction with the world.

The team at Inmersia 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 solid 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 and we will be delighted to meet you!

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experimental optical engineer with a startup mindset to develop interferometric benchtop setups and to characterize and integrate optical components in optical modules. The main objective is to develop optical modules for Inmersia's near-eye display.

What you will do

Build and align optical benchtop systems, incorporating refractive and diffractive optical elements as well as optoelectronic components for interferometric systems and testing setups.
Characterize optical performance parameters of proprietary and external optical elements and optoelectronic components.
Support the integration of optical elements into optical modules.
Manage the optics lab equipment, stock and inventory of materials.
Ensure compliance with safety standards in the optics lab, including handling class 3 lasers.

What technical skills you have

Absolute essentials

3+ years of experience in building benchtop optical setups
Familiarity with using class 3 lasers
Practical experience with high-precision alignment and interferometric setups
Experience working with small optoelectronic components for consumer electronics such as micro displays, cameras, light sources and light modulators
Theoretical and practical understanding of refractive and diffractive optics

Valuable extras

Basic experience with working in clean rooms, with a glove box or a laminar flow hood
Experience integrating optical components in modules with small tolerances
Knowledge about laser safety standards and their implementation

What education you have

3 years of experience in a relevant industry and a Master's degree in Optics, Physics or similar
A PhD degree in Optics, Physics or similar with a focus on optical design or interferometry
Professional working level of English

What personal qualities you have

High personal and professional integrity
Good listening skills and open-mindedness to feedback and new ideas
Ability to work in a team and collaborate with external partners
Innovative and creative vision to identify new solutions to existing challenges
Ability to share information in a structured and concise way

Which 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 job opening and we will be delighted to meet you!

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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