At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of advanced optical systems in a cutting-edge startup.
- Company: Exciting deep-tech startup based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Benefits: Equity participation, life insurance, and a modern lab environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic startup culture.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and take ownership of innovative optical technologies.
- Qualifications: Degree in Optics, Photonics, or related field; hands-on experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
My client is looking for a Lead Optical Systems Engineer, to act as the architect for their hardware, advanced optical systems and processes.
This is an exciting opportunity within a deep-tech startup, developing next-generation optical manufacturing technologies
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Responsibilities
- Act as the systems architect for complex optical assemblies, defining system requirements, power budgets and alignment tolerances.
- Design and develop alignment procedures for advanced optical systems
- Build, align, test and troubleshoot complex optical experiments and assemblies
- Model and simulate optical systems using Zemax
- Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, alignment procedures and technical specifications.
- Support the optimisation, debugging and continuous improvement of optical systems throughout development.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with optical systems, precision alignment and laboratory-based experimentation.
- Good understanding of beam propagation, imaging, polarisation and interferometry.
- Experience working with complex, multi-component optical systems.
- Systems-level understanding of optical, mechanical and electronic subsystem interactions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Degree, MSc or Ph D in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with Zemax
- Exposure to quantum technologies, atomic physics or precision optical instrumentation.
- Experience with motorised alignment systems, actuators and feedback control systems.
- Knowledge of optical sensing technologies
- Python or similar scripting experience for automation and data analysis.
- CAD experience, ideally Solid Works, for optomechanical design.
- Equity participation scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Modern laboratory and office environment.
- Collaborative startup culture with significant technical ownership.
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Optical Systems Engineer employer: IC Resources
IC Resources is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Cirencester. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact in rugged hardware design. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages you to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
