Optical Engineer

IC Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking an Optical Engineer to focus on laser communication systems in Oxford. This onsite position involves optical design and assembly integration tasks, providing an opportunity to work across R&D, testing, and system development.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in defining requirements, optical design using Zemax, and practical lab skills with lasers and optical systems. Responsibilities include designing optical sub-systems, conducting trade-offs, and supporting field trials.

Qualifications

• Experience defining requirements and performing trade studies for optical systems.
• Strong optical design experience using Zemax or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with lasers, detectors, modulators and fibre/free‑space optics.

Responsibilities

• Design optical and photonic sub-systems for laser communication applications.
• Define system requirements and perform trade‑off analysis between performance and cost.
• Conduct breadboard testing to validate simulation results.

Skills

Optical system design

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Zemax

Optical testing equipment

Job description

My client is looking for an Optical Engineer focused on laser communication systems. This position covers optical design and assembly integration. The ideal Optical Engineer would have the opportunity to work across R&D, testing and system development.

This is an onsite position based in Oxford.

Responsibilities

• Design optical and photonic sub-systems for laser communication applications
• Define system requirements and perform trade‑off analysis between performance and cost
• Model and optimise optical systems including tolerancing
• Conduct breadboard testing to validate simulation results
• Assemble, integrate and test optical sub‑systems
• Support system‑level testing and field trials
• Work with suppliers on optical component selection and specification
• Provide technical input and support subsystem development activities

Requirements

• Experience defining requirements and performing trade studies for optical systems
• Strong optical design experience using Zemax or similar tools
• Hands‑on experience with lasers, detectors, modulators and fibre/free‑space optics
• Practical lab experience building and testing optical systems
• Understanding of optical system performance and trade‑offs
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

If you’re interested in the position of Optical Engineer, please contact Ella Flynn for more details.