Lidar Optical Components Engineer - Vendor & Specs Lead

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ripplingSunnyvale (CA)

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Lyte is scaling 4D FMCW lidar and seeks an optical component engineer to own lenses, prisms, window coatings, and waveplates from specification to qualification. You will drive convergence of tolerances and test methods, correlate component specs to system performance, and manage supplier delivery through EVT to volume ramp. Role requires hands-on optical simulation in Zemax Optic Studio or Code V, metrology expertise, and travel to Asia.

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