£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
You’ll get to:
- 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:
- 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.
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.
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Optical Design Engineer - Up to £75,000 DOE ID49504 employer: Humand Talent
Join a dynamic UK tech business that values innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to take ownership of a live SaaS platform. With a strong focus on employee growth, you'll have opportunities to mentor others and shape the technical direction of the company while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and professional development.
