At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced optical systems for real-world applications.
- Company: Join a growing specialist engineering team with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £75,000, share options, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Take ownership of complex design challenges and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in optical design, preferably with Zemax OpticStudio.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 85000 £ per year.
£50,000 – £75,000, Share options, Hybrid where possible
Want to design optical systems that actually make it out of the lab? Enjoy solving complex problems across performance, reliability and manufacturability? Ready to take real ownership in a growing specialist engineering team? Our client is looking for an Optical Design Engineer to help develop advanced optical systems for demanding real-world environments. You’ll work across concept, modelling, build, test and productisation, helping turn sophisticated prototypes into robust, repeatable products.
This Role is Great
- Own optical design work for high-performance systems
- Use Zemax OpticStudio or similar tools to model, optimise and de-risk designs
- Tackle stray light, ghosting, aberrations, tolerancing and sensitivity analysis
- Work closely with scientists, mechanical and systems engineers
- Balance performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability
- Help shape design standards, documentation and supplier input
- Support the move from prototype to scalable, serviceable product
This is a hands-on role with real influence, senior technical exposure and plenty of complex design challenges to get stuck into.
About You
Our client would love to hear from candidates with experience in:
- Optical design using Zemax OpticStudio
- Geometric and physical optics
- Optical tolerancing, optimisation and sensitivity analysis
- Moving complex designs through build, test or manufacture
- Working in multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Clear technical communication and documentation
Experience with optical materials, free-space propagation, coatings, Python, MATLAB, optical testing or safety standards would be a bonus — but you don’t need to tick every box.
Interested? If you’re an Optical Design Engineer who wants ownership, technical challenge and the chance to help turn advanced systems into real-world products, apply today or contact Humand Talent for a confidential conversation.
Diversity and Inclusion
Humand Talent and our client welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion or belief, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or any other protected characteristic.
Optical Design Engineer - Up to £75,000 DOE ID49504 employer: Humand Talent
Join a forward-thinking engineering team where your contributions as an Optical Design Engineer will directly impact the development of cutting-edge optical systems. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and share options, this role offers not only a chance to tackle complex design challenges but also opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Embrace the opportunity to take ownership of your projects and work alongside talented professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence.
