Optical Engineer

The ONE Group Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious nanophotonics company in Cambridge is seeking an Optical Engineer to work on cutting-edge optical technologies for XR. This role involves designing and optimizing novel optical components, running experiments, and collaborating with industry partners. You will contribute to IP development and work on impactful projects that enhance user experiences in immersive displays. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and offers a competitive salary, share options, and the opportunity to make a real-world impact in the field of optical engineering.

Benefits

Share options

Work on cutting-edge technology

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of geometrical and ray optics.
• Experience with design tools like Ansys Speos, Lumerical, or Zemax.
• Practical lab experience setting up optical experiments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and optimising novel optical components and systems.
• Running tabletop experiments to validate your designs.
• Collaborating with industry partners and internal R&D teams.

Skills

Geometrical and ray optics

Optical design tools (Ansys Speos, Lumerical, Zemax)

Practical lab experience

Experience with HMDs and HUDs

AR/VR research

Education

Masters in Optical Engineering

PhD in Physics

Job description

This range is provided by The ONE Group Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Here at The ONE Group, we’re working with an ambitious nanophotonics company in Cambridge developing next-generation optical technologies for XR (Extended Reality). Their focus is on pushing the limits of immersive displays and visual comfort through advanced optical systems. Their technology aims to enhance user experience by eliminating common visual discomforts associated with XR devices.

They’re looking for an Optical Engineer to join the team — someone who enjoys working on complex optical designs, hands-on experiments, and seeing ideas move from concept to product.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and optimising novel optical components and systems
• Running tabletop experiments to validate your designs
• Collaborating with industry partners, suppliers, and internal R&D teams
• Contributing to IP development, including involvement in patent drafting

What we’re looking for:

• Strong grasp of geometrical and ray optics
• Experience with design tools like Ansys Speos, Lumerical, or Zemax
• Practical lab experience setting up optical experiments
• Experience with head-mounted displays (HMDs), head-up displays (HUDs), or free-space optics & AR/VR research
• Masters/PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Competitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000
• Share options
• Work on cutting-edge XR optics with real world tangible product impact

Sounds good, how do I apply?

• Option 1: Click the apply button, don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV, we can discuss whatever you have to hand.
• Option 2: Find Morgan Venesson LinkedIn and drop me a message or connection request
• Option 3: Drop The One Group Cambridge Office a call and ask for Morgan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Research, and Other

• Industries

  Research Services and Space Research and Technology

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