Computer Vision Physicist

ECM Selection; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection in the United Kingdom is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist to lead the design of optical systems for machine vision, taking projects from concept through prototype to product release.

The role requires a PhD in applied optics (or equivalent industry experience), expertise in ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations, and image processing, with onsite work and security clearance. Experience with VIS/NIR/FIR bands and optical test benches is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or Electronics followed by PhD in applied optics (or equivalent industry experience).
• Demonstrable experience with optical systems for machine vision; lasers desirable.
• Strong understanding of ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations, image processing, electro-optical systems and opto-mechanics.
• Experience with optical test methodology and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design optical systems (lenses, mirrors, sensors) and optimise for VIS, NIR and FIR applications.
• Perform simulations using OpticStudio or similar tools; select components and test prototypes.
• Document processes and validation results for production readiness.

Skills

Optical design

Ray tracing

Optical simulations

Image processing

Opto-mechanics

Optical test methodology

Education

PhD in applied optics

Degree in Physics or Electronics

Tools

OpticStudio

Job description

This expanding tech company is utilising AI within their core hardware products. This extends to the use of computer vision for monitoring and tracking. As their next Computer Vision Physicist, you’ll deliver projects from concept through design, prototype to product release.

Key responsibilities would involve the design of optical systems (lenses, mirrors, sensors) and optimising them for VIS, NIR and FIR application. This would include simulations (using OpticStudio or similar), component selection, prototype device testing and relevant process documentation.

Requirements

• Degree in Physics or Electronics followed by PhD in applied optics (equivalent industry experience will also be considered).
• Demonstrable experience with optical system ideally for machine vision. Additional experience with lasers would be desirable.
• Strong understanding of ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations, image processing, electro-optical systems and opto-mechanics.
• Experience with optical test methodology and validation.

The role is based fully onsite. Due to technologies having applications for military uses, this role is subject to the incumbent being security cleared (British national residing in the UK for the past 5 years).

This is a timely opportunity to join this growing company early in their journey, and take ownership of significant technology development projects they are working on.

Keywords: Applied Optics, Physicist, Computer Vision, Opto-electronics, Machine Vision Systems, Simulations, VIS / NIR / FIR, Monitoring / Tracking, Military Applications, Onsite