Optical Design Engineer in Cambridge

Energy Jobline CVL; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to advance display technology for AR/VR applications. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, with proficiency in optical modelling tools and experimental optics. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension (6% employer contribution)

Death in Service (4X salary)

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Prescription safety glasses

Official learning and development support

Share incentive plan

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in lens design and modelling.
• Excellent understanding of optical systems.
• Ability to design and run interferometry experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate optical components.
• Perform optical experiments and metrology.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams.

Skills

Optical physics

Birefringence

Optical modelling tools

Interferometry

Programming in Python

Programming in MATLAB

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSc or higher in Physics, Mathematics, or a relevant Engineering discipline

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Zemax

Lumerical

DIMOS

Techwiz

Job description

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Role

Optical Design Engineer | Cambridge | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong package

Are you an Optical Design Engineer with experience in Lens Design and Modelling? Do you want to work on the cutting edge of display technology with AR/VR applications? Do you have a desire to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment?

We are looking for an Optical Design Engineer with experience in lens design, birefringence, and optical modelling to join an established and experienced team directly contributing to the development of groundbreaking optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate advanced optical components using tools like Zemax, Lumerical, DIMOS, or Techwiz.
• Perform hands-on optical experiments and metrology, including interferometry.
• Analyse sample performance and feed back into new product designs.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and customer teams to drive innovation.
• Support customer and partner engagements through technical meetings and site visits.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• MSc or higher in Physics, Mathematics, or a relevant Engineering discipline; PhD would be preferable.
• Excellent understanding of optical physics, birefringence, and polarisation.
• Proficient in optical modelling tools (Zemax, Lumerical, DIMOS, Techwiz).
• Experience with liquid crystals is a strong plus.
• Ability to independently design and run interferometry experiments.
• Some programming experience with Python or MATLAB is desirable.
• Able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays (increasing to 30 with length of service)
• Pension (6% on employer side)
• Death in Service (4X salary)
• Private medical insurance (family option available)
• Health cash plan (optical, dental, chiropody, chiropractic and others)
• Prescription safety glasses
• Official learning and development support
• Share incentive plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking

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