Principal Engineer, R&D Optical Algorithm Calibration & Verification
at Magic Leap, Inc.
Plantation, FL
Job Description
Principal Engineer, R&D Optical Algorithm Calibration & Verification, is a technically sound leader who will work either as a leader of or as Independent contributor with (depending on people management experience) a team of engineers that is responsible for designing, implementing and verifying calibration, system performance verification and computer vision camera algorithms/processes for a variety of hardware platforms composed of advanced display components and multiple sensors (cameras, IMUs etc ). The role will report into the Calibration Organization within Optical Engineering department.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers to develop core calibration algorithms for advanced optical systems, primarily in Matlab/C++.
Plan and conduct experiments to validate the novel calibration processes.
Research on on-line calibration schemes to handle environmental perturbations like ambient temperature drift, mechanical shock, etc.
Evaluate, analyze and optimize system end to end performance related to display and perception.
Build tools and infrastructure for efficiency improvement and support both software and hardware product advancements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the calibration and system verification processes for factory production.
Qualifications
Experience with Zemax, OpenCV or Matlab calibration toolbox.
Familiar with typical camera/sensor calibration flow: intrinsics, extrinsics, image acquisition, processing, 3D projection, model fitting, etc.
Have basic knowledge of geometry and diffractive optics, understands polarization control.
Knowledge of 6 Sigma statistical tools, which help to identify and solve issues
Good communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork discipline are also required.
8 year+ experience
2+ years of people management experience
Education
Ph.D. in Optics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or related technical field.
Additional Information
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