Optical Engineer | Fathom Computing

ABOUT US:

Fathom Computing is building the future of machine intelligence. Our entirely new computer architecture trains vast neural networks with unprecedented performance.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We're seeking excellent Optical Engineers for optical system development at Fathom. Ideal candidates will have a deep knowledge of lens design and optical system setup and testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be part of the optical system team at Fathom Computing
• Think outside the box to engineer paradigm-breaking optical systems
• Work with an interdisciplinary team building a complex system
• Conceive, design, and specify optical devices and subsystems
• Work with external vendors to fabricate custom optical devices meeting specified requirements.
• Experience in tolerance analysis
• Characterize optical device performance relative to design goals and broader system requirements.
• Interpret and reconcile empirical data with first-principles analytical and/or numerical simulations.
• Possess an expert-level knowledge of lens design, including relevant software (Zemax, CodeV, etc.)

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in optical engineering.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of lens design and experience with tools like Zemax, Code V, LightTools, ASAP for imaging system design and analysis
• Able to perform comprehensive optical system characterization
• Deep and broad knowledge of both ray and wave optics
• Solid understanding of optical systems, coherence, laser and non-laser sources, measurement techniques
• You love doing great work, especially with the chance to have a major societal impact.
• You’ve worked on cool projects and you’d love to tell us about them!