Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge

Newton Colmore; Cambridge; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension

Professional development benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Newton Colmore is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer for Cambridge to design and integrate optical systems within medical technologies. You will contribute from feasibility through to product launch, applying a hands-on approach and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust, regulation‑compliant solutions.

You should have a solid physics or engineering background and hands‑on experience in optical design.

Competenze

• Hands-on experience in optical design and analysis.
• Background in physics or engineering.
• Experience with regulated medical devices is a plus.
• Proficient with industry-standard tools.

Mansioni

• Design and integrate optical systems into medical technologies.
• Support prototype to product launch through testing and refinement.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronic and biomedical teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and usability requirements.

Conoscenze

Optical system design

Regulatory compliance

Prototype and testing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Formazione

Physics degree

Engineering degree

Strumenti

Optical design software

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, collaborating on projects that demand precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of how optics interact with mechanical, electronic, and biological systems. Your work will span simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and real‑world usability.

We’re looking for someone with a solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline, and hands‑on experience in optical design and analysis. You should be confident using industry‑standard tools and have a 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.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with clients to bring ideas to life. You’ll be encouraged to explore new approaches, contribute to system‑level thinking, and help shape the future of medical technology.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual bonus
• private healthcare
• generous pension contributions
• access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits

Contact

For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed).