Computer Vision Physicist / Engineer

ECM Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist/Engineer to deliver projects from concept through design, prototype to product release. The role is based onsite in the UK, with a focus on optical systems for VIS/NIR/FIR and machine vision applications.

The candidate should hold a Physics or Electronics degree and a PhD in applied optics (or equivalent industry experience). Strong expertise in ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations, image processing and opto-mechanics is essential,

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or Electronics with PhD in Applied Optics or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of ray tracing, lens design and optical simulations for machine vision.
• Experience with optical test methodologies and validation, onsite work only.

Responsibilities

• Design optical systems (lenses, mirrors, sensors) and optimise for VIS/NIR/FIR applications.
• Perform simulations (OpticStudio or similar), component selection, prototype testing and documentation.

Skills

Applied optics

Ray tracing

Optical design

Machine vision

Opto-mechanics

Optical testing

Education

PhD in applied optics

Degree in Physics or Electronics

Tools

OpticStudio

Job description

Based in offices in Saffron Walden, this expanding tech company are utilising AI within their core products. This extends to the use of computer vision for monitoring and tracking. As their next Computer Vision Physicist / Engineer, 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