Luminar is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software/AI platform to enable its more than 50 industry partners, including the majority of global automotive OEMs. From consumer vehicle programs with Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz to technology partnerships including NVIDIA and Mobileye, Luminar is poised to be the first automotive technology company to enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for global production vehicles. For more information please visit www.luminartech.com.
Team Overview
We are seeking an experienced Staff Optical Engineer to contribute to our LIDAR system design and development. The successful candidate will join a cross-functional team that combines light sources, beam delivery systems, detectors, firmware, and software to create market-leading LIDAR systems. The position requires an understanding of beam propagation, scattering theory, diffraction theory and material characterization.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive modeling for optical paths from light generation to light detection
- Conduct system level stray light analyses and provide solutions
- Manage and apply material property libraries including reflectivity and scatter models (for example Harvey-Shack, ABg, and/or BSDF)
- Develop and utilize scripts to automate simulation analyses
- Conduct coherent beam propagation simulations
- Conduct opto-mechanical tolerance analyses to assess impact on system performance
- Support troubleshooting optical system performance irregularities through simulations
- Generate technical reports to effectively communicate optical simulation results
- Build and test prototypes and measurement tools to support New Product Integration and Advanced Manufacturing Teams
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Optical Engineering or 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
- Proficiency with CAD including preparation and transfer of system designs for optical simulations
- Strong data analysis capability, including DOE and multivariable tolerance analysis
- Experience using MATLAB, Python or comparable
- Strong communication and report writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. in Optical Engineering or related field
- Experience designing LiDAR systems
- Experience with Fourier analysis of electromagnetic fields (FDTD, RCWA, or comparable)
- Experience with Cornerstone data analysis software
- Experience in SolidWorks, CREO or CATIA
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
- Experience evaluating material properties
Luminar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation and that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance to complete an application or to participate in an interview at the company.
At Luminar, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays a base between $100,000 and $165,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity in the form of restricted stock unit awards, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Luminar. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type.
*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
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What We Do
Luminar (Nasdaq: LAZR) is an autonomous vehicle sensor and software company with the vision to make autonomy safe and ubiquitous by delivering the only lidar and associated software that meets the industry’s stringent performance, safety, and economic requirements.
Luminar has rapidly gained over 50 industry partners, including 8 of the top 10 global automotive OEMs. In 2020, Luminar signed the industry’s first production deal for autonomous consumer vehicles with Volvo Cars, while also recently striking deals with Daimler Truck AG and Intel’s Mobileye. Luminar has also received minority investments from the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Truck AG, and Volvo Cars, a global leader in automotive safety, to accelerate the introduction of autonomous trucks and cars at highway speed.
Founded in 2012, Luminar is a nearly 400-person team with offices in Palo Alto, Orlando, Colorado Springs, Detroit, and Munich.
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