Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge seeks an Optical Systems Engineer responsible for designing and integrating optical systems into complex medical technologies. The role involves engaging in the entire development lifecycle, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and focusing on real-world usability and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a solid academic foundation in physics or engineering and hands-on experience with industry-standard optical design tools. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Lifestyle and professional development benefits

Qualifications

• Solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in optical design and analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Experience in regulated environments delivering robust solutions.
• Passion for healthcare innovation, even without direct medical device experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate optical systems within complex medical technologies.
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle from feasibility to product launch.
• Engage in simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to integrate optics with other systems.

Skills

Optical design and analysis

Physics

Engineering

Education

Degree in physics, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge

We are working with a leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge to recruit an Optical Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the development of industry disrupting and lifesaving/improving Medical Technologies.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll be designing and integrating optical systems into complex medical technologies. From early feasibility through to product launch, you'll be involved in every stage of development, helping to shape devices that improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes across a range of clinical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate optical systems within complex medical technologies.
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle from feasibility to product launch.
• Engage in simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement with a focus on real-world usability and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to ensure anatomy of optics integrates with mechanical, electronic, and biological systems.

Qualifications

• Solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in optical design and analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Track record of delivering robust solutions in regulated environments.
• Experience in medical devices is highly desirable, but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a passion for healthcare innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on [phone]. Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.