Minimum qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in opto-mechanical design and simulation for consumer electronics.
- Experience performing STOP thermal and structural analysis and optical system modeling.
- Experience in STOP design software (e.g., Zemax STAR module, Sigfit, CodeV).
- Experience leading technical projects and collaborating with executive cross-functional engineering teams to deliver objectives and timelines.
Preferred qualifications:- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
- Experience in Python for automating optical simulations, data post-processing, and generating design reports.
- Familiarity with camera systems, sensors, and display technologies.
About the jobIn this role, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end development of advanced optical systems for future Pixel products, specializing in high-fidelity optical modeling and opto-mechanical performance analysis. This highly technical role requires deep expertise STOP (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance) analysis. You will lead cross-functional efforts to define optical architectures and ensure manufacturability, leveraging your knowledge of optical systems to solve complex, ambiguity-driven design challenges.
The Technical-Engineering Imaging and Vision team develops Google Pixel hardware. As a multi-physics simulation engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping next-generation devices used by millions globally. From initial design and simulation to final analysis and validation, we develop the optical architecture that defines Pixel's hardware.
US: $159000 - $231000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Responsibilities- Conduct advanced optical system modeling and simulation, with a specialized focus on STOP thermal and structural analysis to predict and mitigate performance degradation under various environmental conditions.
- Drive the optical design and architecture of displays.
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Design teams to define specifications, manage tolerances, and ensure successful integration of simulated designs into mass-manufacturable hardware.
- Develop, maintain, and execute complex optical models using industry-standard software and internal Python-based tools for analysis and visualization.
