Optical Design Engineer – Automotive Lighting Systems

Bertrandt Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bertrandt Group in the UK develops and validates cutting-edge automotive lighting systems, guiding concepts to production readiness. You will shape optical concepts, simulate performance, and ensure regulatory compliance for exterior and interior lighting.

Join a multidisciplinary engineering team and deepen expertise in light sources, materials, and HUD technologies, contributing to innovative mobility solutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Physics/Optics degree (or equivalent).
• Experience in optical design, simulation, or development, preferably automotive.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design optical concepts for automotive exterior and interior lighting.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Select appropriate light sources, optical materials, and finishes.
• Simulate, analyze, and optimize optical systems (reflectors, lenses, HUD).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to validate technical feasibility.
• Create visualizations and renderings of lighting functions and appearance.
• Document development results and communicate technical findings to customers and project stakeholders.

Skills

Optical design

Simulation

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Python

C++

C#

MS Office

Education

Engineering/Physics/Optics degree

Tools

Speos

LucidShape

CATIA V5

MS Office

Job description

Bertrandt Group in the UK develops and validates cutting-edge automotive lighting systems, guiding concepts to production readiness. You will shape optical concepts, simulate performance, and ensure regulatory compliance for exterior and interior lighting.

Join a multidisciplinary engineering team and deepen expertise in light sources, materials, and HUD technologies, contributing to innovative mobility solutions worldwide.