Optical Design Engineer — Hybrid, Share Options

Humand Talent Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Humand Talent Ltd. is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to develop advanced optical systems for demanding environments. You will work across concept, modelling, build, test and productisation, helping turn prototypes into robust, repeatable products.

You will tackle stray light, ghosting, aberrations and tolerancing, collaborating with scientists, mechanical and systems engineers to balance performance with cost and manufacturability. Hybrid working is available where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in geometric and physical optics.
• Optical tolerancing, optimisation and sensitivity analysis.
• Experience moving complex designs through build, test or manufacture.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Clear technical communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own optical design work for high-performance systems.
• Use Zemax OpticStudio or similar tools to model, optimise and de-risk designs.
• Tackle stray light, ghosting, aberrations, tolerancing and sensitivity analysis.
• Work closely with scientists, mechanical and systems engineers.
• Balance performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability.
• Help shape design standards, documentation and supplier input.
• Support the move from prototype to scalable, serviceable product.

Skills

Geometric optics

Optical tolerancing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical communication

Python or MATLAB basics

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

Job description

Humand Talent Ltd. is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to develop advanced optical systems for demanding environments. You will work across concept, modelling, build, test and productisation, helping turn prototypes into robust, repeatable products.

You will tackle stray light, ghosting, aberrations and tolerancing, collaborating with scientists, mechanical and systems engineers to balance performance with cost and manufacturability. Hybrid working is available where possible.