Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to design and integrate optical systems into medical devices. Ideal candidates have a background in physics or engineering and hands-on experience in optical design. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and contributions to innovative healthcare solutions, offering a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Lifestyle and professional development benefits

Qualifications

• Solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in optical design and analysis.
• Experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate optical systems into medical technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on complex projects.
• Mentor junior colleagues and work closely with clients.

Skills

Optical design

Engineering principles

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in physics or engineering

Tools

Industry-standard tools

Job description

Overview

Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge

Responsibilities

• 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.
• This role supports mentoring junior colleagues and working closely with clients to bring ideas to life, encouraging exploration of new approaches and contribution to system-level thinking in medical technology.

Qualifications

• Solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline, and hands-on experience in optical design and analysis.
• Confidence using industry-standard tools and 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension contributions
• Access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits

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