Computer Vision Physicist (27736)

ECM Selection; Essex, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist to design optical systems for AI hardware. You will lead from concept through prototype to product release, specialising in VIS/NIR/FIR applications and machine vision.

The role emphasizes optics design, simulations, testing and thorough documentation, with onsite UK employment and a requirement for UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or Electronics plus PhD in applied optics or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with optical systems for machine vision and lasers is desirable.
• Strong understanding of ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations and image processing.
• Experience with optical test methodology and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design optical systems (lenses, mirrors, sensors) and optimise for VIS/NIR/FIR.
• Run simulations (OpticStudio or similar) and select components.
• Prototype device testing and relevant process documentation.
• Develop and document testing methodologies and results.

Skills

Optical design

Ray tracing

Optical simulations

Image processing

Electro-optical systems

Opto-mechanics

Optical test methods

Education

Physics or Electronics degree

PhD in Applied Optics

Tools

OpticStudio

Optical testing equipment

Job description

Applying innovative optics solutions to AI hardware technology products

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

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

Recommend for £250 - see www.ecmselection.co.uk/tell-a-friend for details.

ecm - 3 Stow Court, Quy, Cambridge CB25 9AS