Researcher, Nano-Optics

About the role

GM Israel (Herzliya) takes a significant part in introducing sophisticated software features into car in many domains like connected cars, advanced camera technologies and research. We shape the face of the future vehicles in diverse fields by developing cutting edge technologies. GM is committed to Zero Emission, Zero Crashes and Zero Congestion vision. About the Group: General Motors R&D Lab in Israel is an applied research center focusing on creating and evaluating innovations for future vehicles. Our researchers conduct independent technical work, while initiating and leading collaborative projects with colleagues at academia and industry, both in Israel and globally. As a member of General Motors Research Labs, the Vehicle Controls group offers exciting opportunities for motivated researchers with outstanding capabilities to conduct research in applied AI for developing cutting edge, world changing technologies for GM's future vehicles. We are seeking for a highly motivated and talented Researcher to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer the development of advanced nano optics and display media technology for automotive systems, including projection display, HUD, OLED, AMLCD, microLED, and flexible displays.
• Facilitate technology transfer via active participation in inter-organizational teams.
• Contribute to the GM R&D through internal and external publication.
• Apply business training and technical depth and innovation acumen to survey and select potential partners in flat optics.
• Apply formal project management training with rigor to develop and execute project plans to coordinate a team effort in the development of high value designs and prototypes.
• Interact with internal customers, vendors and external research organizations to refine understanding of requirements and identify innovation opportunities.
• Create testable prototypes of these solutions and document your research findings.
• Use advanced optical modeling toolsets, devise unique high value solutions.
• Self-directed creation of novel ideas that are aligned with technology development roadmap.
• Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
• Master's degree in engineering or a physical Science, with a solid background in optics
• Keen software skills
• What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• PhD degree in Engineering or Physical Science
• Optical modeling acumen and facility with standard optical modeling software packages
• Experience with optical system design
• Experience with using deep learning and/or machine learning to solve optical problems
• Capability to build your own modeling code
• Understanding of and experience with digital holography, photonics crystals, structured media
• Experience with design and fabricating unique photonic devices
• About GM
• Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
• Why Join Us
• We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
• Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
• From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
• Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
• Accommodations

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