Optics & Vision Science Advisor (Part-Time, Advisory)
About the Company We are building next-generation smart glasses focused on comfort, clarity, and real-world usability. Our approach is intentionally lean: we prioritize strong fundamentals, thoughtful design, and early technical validation before scaling. Role Overview We are seeking an Optics & Vision Science Advisor to provide early-stage guidance on optical feasibility and user comfort for our smart glasses platform. This is a light-touch advisory role, focused on reviewing and de-risking optical assumptions—not executing day-to-day design work. What You’ll Do Review and sanity-check early optical concepts and assumptions Advise on display architecture (e.g., waveguide, birdbath, microdisplay tradeoffs) Provide guidance on: Field of View (FOV) Eyebox and pupil swim considerations Optical stack thickness vs. industrial design constraints Vision comfort, fatigue, and usability risks Flag physics-based or human-factors risks early Provide written feedback and participate in occasional short review calls What This Role Is Not ❌ Not a full-time role ❌ No CAD, modeling, or execution work ❌ No vendor sourcing or manufacturing ownership ❌ No people management or roadmap authority This role exists to inform decisions, not to own them. Time Commitment ~1–2 hours per month Primarily asynchronous Occasional 30-minute check-in calls as needed Ideal Background Experience in: Near-eye display systems AR/VR optics or waveguide technology Vision science or human factors for optical systems Background as an optics engineer, vision scientist, or senior individual contributor Comfortable advising early-stage teams without heavy process Compensation Equity-based advisory grant (~0.25%) Vesting over 24 months, participation-based Fixed advisory term with flexibility (Cash stipends may be discussed for limited reviews if preferred.) Why This Role Matters Optical decisions made early are expensive to undo later. This advisory role ensures we build on solid optical fundamentals while keeping the team lean and focused. How to Engage If this sounds aligned, we’d love to start with a short intro conversation and a limited review session to assess mutual fit. Email: [email protected] Apply tot his job