Optical Engineer

Langham Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Optical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of optical innovation, contributing to groundbreaking developments in XR technology. You will design and optimize advanced optical components, collaborate with industry leaders, and play a vital role in shaping the future of immersive experiences. With a competitive salary and equity options, this position promises long-term growth and career development in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. If you are driven by technical excellence and eager to make a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Pension scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience with HMDs or HUDs is preferred.
• Hands-on optical experimental experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize cutting-edge optical components and systems.
• Experiment and test novel optical designs to push technological limits.

Skills

Optical Design

Geometrical Optics

Ray Optics

Prototyping

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Optical Engineering

Master’s in Optical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Optical Engineering

Tools

Speos

Lumerical

Zemax

Job description

Optical Engineer | Cambridge | Onsite | Competitive salary + equity options

Are you ready to push the boundaries of optical innovation? Our client, a cutting-edge nanophotonic company, is revolutionizing XR (Extended Reality) experiences with advanced optical stacks designed for superior visual comfort and performance. Their breakthrough technologies seamlessly integrate across a wide range of displays and XR applications, shaping the next generation of immersive experiences.

They are seeking a passionate and talented Optical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of optical innovation, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to groundbreaking developments in the field. If you’re driven by technical excellence and eager to make a real impact in XR technology, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize cutting-edge optical components and systems.
• Experiment, prototype, and test novel optical designs to push technological limits.
• Collaborate with top engineers, partners, and customers to drive innovation.
• Contribute to intellectual property development, including patent filings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HMDs (head-mounted displays) or HUDs (head-up displays).
• Ph.D. or Master’s in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in geometrical and ray optics.
• Proficiency in optical design tools including Speos, Lumerical, Zemax or similar.
• Hands-on table-top optical experimental experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and equity options for long-term growth.
• Pension scheme & additional benefits to support your future.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven startup environment.
• Career development support to elevate your skills and expertise.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Design

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing, Nanotechnology Research, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing