Senior Optical Design Engineer Hours: Flexible, 25-40 hours per week (full-time or part-time available - salary pro-rata) Start Date: ASAP Type: Permanent, Full-Time Join a dynamic and forward-thinking design team, working on cutting-edge optical solutions within a well-established manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, developing and prototyping new optical concepts from initial design through to production. Competitive salary (circa £65,000 DOE) + bonus. ~ Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time options available). ~ Join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team ~ Comprehensive Benefits Package : Including health coverage, pension plan, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays and flexible working hours to support work-life balance. ~24 days holiday plus bank holidays ~ Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions ~ Cycle to Work scheme and support with childcare vouchers ~ On-site gym, yoga and boxercise sessions ~ Free parking and transport from the local station ~ A strong focus on staff development with a dedicated training budget Senior Optical Design Engineer Duties: Optical Modelling & Tolerancing – Use industry-standard software to model and tolerance optical designs. Experimental Testing – Evaluate optical performance in lab and dark room environments. Collaboration – Provide optical expertise to assist the design team and support the NPI process. Research & Development – Stay up to date with the latest advancements in optical technology. Senior Optical Design Engineer Requirements: Extensive experience in the research and design of optical, optomechanical, or video-based products. Strong background in optical engineering with relevant experience in industrial, consumer, or laboratory optical products. Proficiency in Optical Design Systems such as Zemax and/or 3D CAD software (ideally PTC Creo). Familiarity with scientific software like Matlab and Mathcad is a plus. Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or related discipline (higher degree preferred). At least 8 years’ experience in a relevant field. Self-motivated, creative, and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. Privacy and Data Retention: By applying, you confirm your consent to the retention of your personal data for recruitment purposes, stored securely in compliance with our Privacy Policy. For full details, including our T&C’s and Privacy Policy, visit our website:
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Optical Design Engineer in Surrey, Woking employer: Syntech Recruitment Ltd
Syntech Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the aviation sector where innovation and technical expertise thrive. With competitive salaries, generous overtime pay, and 25 days of holiday, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while having access to continuous growth opportunities in a specialist field. The supportive culture fosters collaboration and skill development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in Alton.
