Lead Optical Imaging Engineer - Biometric Systems

HID; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and rewards package

Extensive career development opportunities

Vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture

Job summary

HID is seeking a Lead Optical Engineer in Reading, UK. The successful candidate will design and test optical imaging systems, ensuring quality for HID's biometric products. A solid background in applied physics or optical design is essential, along with experience in similar roles. The position requires strong communication skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This role will contribute to exciting projects within a global organization dedicated to innovation and quality in optical engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in applied physics, optical design, or related discipline.
• Past experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of geometrical optics and physics.

Responsibilities

• Design and test optical imaging systems for biometric identification systems.
• Analyze and specify production tolerances.
• Communicate with customers or suppliers about technical specifications.

Skills

Optical imaging systems

Geometrical optics

Optical design software (Zemax)

Technical communication

Optical sensors

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in applied physics, optical design, or related discipline

Tools

Matlab

MathCad

Job description

HID is seeking a Lead Optical Engineer in Reading, UK. The successful candidate will design and test optical imaging systems, ensuring quality for HID's biometric products. A solid background in applied physics or optical design is essential, along with experience in similar roles. The position requires strong communication skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This role will contribute to exciting projects within a global organization dedicated to innovation and quality in optical engineering.