Computer Vision Physicist / Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Saffron Walden is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist/Engineer to lead the design and development of optical systems for advanced computer vision applications. This role involves full project ownership from concept through to product release, necessitating a degree in Physics or Electronics, and a PhD in applied optics or equivalent experience. Strong skills in optical simulations and image processing are essential. Must be UK resident for the past 5 years, due to security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or Electronics followed by PhD in applied optics, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience with optical systems for machine vision.
• Strong understanding of ray tracing and lens design.
• Experience with optical test methodology and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design optical systems including lenses, mirrors, and sensors.
• Perform simulations and component selection.
• Conduct prototype device testing and documentation.

Skills

Optical system design

Ray tracing

Optical simulations

Image processing

Education

Degree in Physics or Electronics

PhD in applied optics

Tools

OpticStudio

Job description

PhD / Postdoc (or equivalent) with advanced development knowledge of computer vision applications

Saffron Walden (nr Cambridge); £45,000 to £65,000 DoE + Benefits

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 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

Please apply (quoting ref : CV27531) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate