At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of next-gen holographic data storage systems and optimise optical performance.
- Company: Innovative tech firm in London focused on cutting-edge optical engineering.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, employer pension, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team and shape the future of optical technology.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in optical design and strong Zemax skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
My client is looking for a Principal Optical Engineer, to lead the optical architecture of a next-generation holographic data storage platform. As a Principal Optical Engineer, you will take Optical Systems from prototype through to production. This is an onsite role, based in London.
Responsibilities
- Own the optical architecture and design strategy for the current product and future roadmap
- Define optical design intent from concept through to production
- Lead optical development across Engineering Verification, Design Validation and Production Validation
- Review, approve and sign off Zemax optical designs prior to manufacture
- Develop simulation-led optical designs, replacing iterative prototyping with robust design methodology
- Define optical performance, tolerancing, error budgets, thermal and mechanical constraints, and calibration strategies
- Optimise precision optical systems for encoding performance and system reliability
- Balance optical performance with manufacturability, packaging, cost and scalability
- Collaborate closely with mechanical and mechatronics engineers on system integration, alignment and precision motion
- Define clear optical requirements and communicate them across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Drive products from prototype to scalable, manufacturable production
Requirements
- Significant industry experience in optical design or optical engineering
- Strong Zemax experience including design, optimisation and tolerancing
- Experience owning major optical architecture or optical design decisions within hardware products
- Experience taking optical systems from prototype into verification, validation or production-intent design
- Experience defining optical performance budgets and calibration assumptions
- Hands-on experience building, aligning, testing and validating optical systems
- Understanding of design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly principles for optical hardware
- Experience working with optical suppliers on feasibility, tolerances and component selection
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience leading through technical expertise rather than formal people management
Desirable skills:
- Experience with holography, optical encoding or projection systems
- Experience with imaging systems, microscopes or precision instrumentation
- Exposure to photonics, metrology or advanced manufacturing systems
Benefits include 25 days annual leave, employer pension, and a competitive salary. If you are interested, please apply, or contact Ella Flynn at IC Resources for more details.
Principal Optical Engineer in London employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Join a dynamic and innovative audio AI product company that prioritises employee growth and collaboration in a fully remote environment. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology and a culture of mentorship, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals while contributing to impactful projects that enhance sound experiences globally. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, competitive benefits, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
Contact Details:
Intellectual Capital Resources Recruitment Team
