Optical Engineer – VR/AR Lens Design & Manufacturing

Job Title:

Optical Engineer – VR/AR Lens Design & Manufacturing

Location:

Hyderabad, India (On-site)

About Us:

India’s first affordable, high-performance VR headset

Role Overview:

experienced Optical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lens Design & Simulation

• Design VR/AR lenses (Fresnel, aspheric, or pancake) using tools like

  Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, or equivalent

  .
• Optimize lens geometry for minimal distortion, chromatic aberration, and maximum FOV.
• Work with display specifications to align optical parameters (eye relief, IPD, focal length).

• Prototyping & Testing

• Build and test lens prototypes for VR displays.
• Conduct optical performance evaluations (MTF, distortion mapping, clarity tests).

• Manufacturing & Sourcing

• Identify and liaise with

  Indian and international lens manufacturers

  .
• Work on mold design, injection molding, coating, and polishing processes.
• Ensure manufacturing meets optical tolerances and quality standards.

• Integration

• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to design lens holders and mounting systems.
• Ensure ergonomics and optical alignment are optimized for end users.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• B.Tech/M.Tech in

  Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering with Optics specialization

  , or related field.

• Experience:

• 3+ years in

  lens design and manufacturing

  for VR/AR, imaging systems, or defense optics.
• Experience with

  AR coatings, Fresnel lens manufacturing, and optical simulations

  .

• Skills:

• Lens design software (Zemax, CODE V, LightTools, SolidWorks with optical modules).
• Understanding of optical materials (PMMA, polycarbonate, glass).
• Familiarity with optical test equipment (interferometers, spectrometers).

Preferred Background:

• Worked in

  VR/AR hardware companies

  , defense optics, or precision optics manufacturing.
• Experience with

  Fresnel/pancake lens design

  for compact optical systems.
• Vendor management for optical components.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of

  India’s pioneering VR hardware team

  .
• Work on cutting-edge optical design from concept to mass production.
• Collaborate with global experts in VR hardware, AI, and product design.