Optical Engineer

Company: Argo AI
Location: Cranbury
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Argo AI is in the business of building self-driving technology you can trust. With experienced leaders in the field and collaborative partnerships with some of the world's largest automakers, we're building self-driving technology that is engineered to scale globally and transform mobility for millions.-- Talented individuals join our team because they share our purpose to make it safe, easy, and enjoyable for everyone to get around cities. We aspire to impact key industries that move people and goods, from ride hailing to deliveries. Meet the team: Our lidar team has a decade of history in delivering Geiger-mode products for other industries, and we are optimizing these technologies for automotive-oriented mass production. Our design is novel from a technical standpoint and offers performance essential to scaling the deployment of driverless cars. Optics Engineers at Argo AI will be responsible for research, design, development, test qualification, and deployment of optical systems for Argo AI sensing products. What you'll do:--

• Plan and execute tests to verify and characterize the performance of optical systems
• Work with contract manufacturers to evaluate optical designs, critical design reviews, including tolerance studies, risk assessments, cost optimization, reliability plans, etc.
• Document design analysis, test plans, and test reports
• Contribute to development of integration, testing, and validation of Argo Lidar What you'll need to succeed:
  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related field--
  • Experience with optical systems simulation software (Zemax, FRED, CodeV, TracePro, etc.)
  • Experience designing optical parts and assemblies including ray tracing, mechanical design, 2D drawing GD&T, manufacturing specifications, stray light analysis
  • Ability to perform sensitivity analysis, tolerance studies, write scripts to automate data export and data processing in Zemax, Matlab, Python, or similar
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers
  • Experience working with complex electromechanical systems including bring up, testing, and manufacturing. Familiar with lens test instruments and methods
  • Strong experience developing design requirements, conducting trade studies, developing prototype designs, executing design analysis / simulation, integrating prototypes, conducting verification / validation testing, debugging design failures, and deploying designs to mass production
  • Quantitative / analytical mindset to probe, test and decompose challenging system problems into root cause issues with strong, detail oriented skills to solve them
  • A record of owning projects successfully and working in a fast paced environment
  • We operate as a team, so good teamwork and communication skills are essential Nice to haves:
    • Experience with 3D design tools such as SolidWorks, Catia, NX, Creo or other CAD tools
    • Prefer candidates with experience in functional testing, reliability testing, and qualification of systems
    • Prefer candidates with experience in design for quick iteration prototyping and designing for large volume automated manufacturing
    • Prefer candidates with some familiarity in cross functional design such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, or other domains
    • Ability to serve cross functional roles in a young company What we offer you:
      • High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
      • Competitive compensation packages
      • Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
      • Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance--
      • Paid parental leave--
      • Paid medical leave
      • Unlimited vacation
      • Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
      • Monthly wellness stipend--
      • Employee assistance program
      • Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
      • Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives Our Background: Argo AI was founded in late 2016 by industry experts with extensive experience building robotic systems for commercial applications. Our once-small team has since grown into an over 1,000-person strong company with strategic partnerships with two of the world's leading automakers: Ford and Volkswagen. Our self-driving system is the first with commercial deployment plans for Europe and the U.S., and thanks to an ability to tap into both automakers' global reach, our technology platform has the largest geographic deployment potential of any self-driving technology to date. At Argo AI, we believe that embracing differences delivers superior results. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We may collect and use personal data submitted in accordance with our Privacy Policy and other privacy notices based on your location. --*
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