Job Description

FORM (www.formswim.com) is a sports technology company with a simple purpose: to elevate athletic performance through real-time visual feedback. We're looking for an Optical Engineer to join our team. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting edge work on the topic of head mounted display optics.

At FORM, you'll help us write the rulebook on augmented reality in the endurance sport market. You'll have the freedom to shape your role, how you own it, and how you grow with us. You'll get to wear many hats, to coach, and to learn. And you'll be part of an amazing and diverse group of people who love to work and play together.

A Little Bit About Us

Founded in 2016 in Vancouver, Canada, FORM is the sports technology company behind the FORM Smart Swim Goggles, a pair of premium swim goggles with a see-through, augmented-reality display that delivers performance metrics in real time. For the first time, swimmers and triathletes using our goggles can see real-time visual feedback, with metrics like split times, distance, stroke rate, pace per 100, and calories displayed directly in the swimmer's line of sight - in pools, open water, and swim spas.

Since launch in 2019, our goggles have won many awards, including RedDot, iF Design Award, Global Triathlon Award, and many more. Pro-athletes, age group triathletes, and any swimmer looking to improve love what we're doing and are proud to use our goggles. We have an amazing team of people who are fun to work with and serious about what they do, leveraging decades of combined expertise in consumer products, ranging from sports eyewear design to interface design to activity tracking algorithms.

To learn more, visit www.formswim.com.

Position Overview:

As an Optical Engineer at FORM, you will be involved in all aspects of creating optics for head mounted displays, including optical design, simulation, verification, and system-level integration.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design, simulate, and verify new imaging optics for use in head mounted displays Hands-on work designing, building, and testing optical prototypes Develop benchtop and production instrumentation to characterize optical modules and integrated systems (display and optics). Coordinate with other teams to co-develop specifications from mechanical requirements, optical requirements, and manufacturing Develop CAD models in Solidworks of optical components and their integration into head-mounted displays Software development in Python, MATLAB etc. to analyze collected data

Required Skills and Qualifications:

A strong engineering background in optics including geometric optics, with at minimum a bachelor's degree in Optics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent with 4+ years of experience or advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of experience. The candidate should be comfortable with hands-on work prototyping Experience in sequential and/or non-sequential optical design software (e.g. Zemax, Code V, LightTools, OSLO, FRED and/or ASAP) Experience in image quality evaluation, stray light modeling and analysis, lens testing and characterization, imaging and illumination optics design and manufacturing Strong capability in mathematical modeling for simulation studies to design optical devices and to solve optical problems. Proficiency in a computer language such as Matlab, Python, or C/C++, etc) for simulations and modeling. Understand the basics of lens manufacturing, optical metrology, and materials. Work closely with external hardware industry partners to identify, define, develop, test, and deploy state-of-the-art optics Experience in opto-mechanical engineering and injection molding Proven ability to model optical systems and migrate the design into manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in thin film physics and fabrication Previous experience designing near-eye display optics system, preferably waveguide-based systems Experience with wave optics (diffraction, interference, scattering). Software development experience Excellent written and verbal communications skills Good hands-on skills
We thank you for your interest in FORM and to everyone who took the time to apply for this position, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This role has a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 CAD. Compensation will reflect your experience at the time of hire, with the opportunity to grow as you develop in the role. Offers near the top of the range are typically reserved for candidates with deep, directly relevant expertise and a proven track record in similar roles.

FORM is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We recognize that we are better able to achieve our goals and live our core values, when we have a diverse team of employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment and we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Commuter benefits Company events Discounted or free food Extended health care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person