Director of Optics

Red 6 Director of Optics 2 Days AgoSaved In-Office 2 Locations 225K-275K Annually Expert/Leader 225K-275K Annually Expert/LeaderAerospace • Hardware • Software • Virtual Reality • DefenseLeads the optics department and owns the optical performance roadmap for current and future augmented reality systems. Responsibilities include team growth, optical architecture reviews, trade studies, metrology standards, design governance, supplier escalation, program execution, production transition, customer integration, and cross-functional alignment. The role establishes scalable processes, manages optical risks, supports defense and government programs, and partners with the Principal Optical Engineer to balance organizational leadership with technical execution.Top Skills: Augmented Reality (Ar)Code VColor ScienceDiamond TurningDmdEye-Tracking OpticsFredFreeform CombinersHmdsHolographic Optical Elements (Hoe)Holographic RecordingInjection MoldingInterferometryJmpLaser BacklightsLcosLighttoolsMatlabMicroledMtf MeasurementNear-Eye DisplaysOptical MetrologyOptical TolerancingPhotometryPolarization OpticsPolarization Volume Holograms (Pvh)PythonRadiometrySpcThin-Film CoatingsWaveguidesZemax Opticstudio