Optical Engineer - Equity & Visa Sponsorship (Startup)

AllFocal Optics Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options program

Pension scheme and benefits

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

AllFocal Optics Ltd. is seeking an exceptional Optical Engineer to bring Maxwellian optical stacks from concept to product.

You will tackle complex optical challenges, contribute to hardware design and development, and help turn ambitious ideas into practical solutions in a fast-paced startup environment. Responsibilities include building optical setups on an optical bench, programming and controlling custom optical devices, and collaborating with partners to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing a novel optics concept.
• Demonstrated experience with free-space experimental optics.
• Strong knowledge of Image Formation Theory.
• Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, Mathematics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Use experimental optics skills to build and develop optical setups on an optical bench.
• Use computational skills to program and control custom optical devices.
• Contribute to intellectual property development, including participating in patent writing.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, industry partners, suppliers, and customers to drive innovation.

Skills

Optics concept development

Free-space optics

Image formation theory

Programming basics

Education

Master's degree in Optics/Physics/Mathematics

PhD in Optical Engineering/Physics (preferred)

Tools

CAD

Electronics

Programming

Job description

AllFocal Optics Ltd. is seeking an exceptional Optical Engineer to bring Maxwellian optical stacks from concept to product.

You will tackle complex optical challenges, contribute to hardware design and development, and help turn ambitious ideas into practical solutions in a fast-paced startup environment. Responsibilities include building optical setups on an optical bench, programming and controlling custom optical devices, and collaborating with partners to drive innovation.