Optical Systems Engineer – Medical Devices - Cambridge

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Professional development benefits

Job summary

A leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to design and integrate optical systems for innovative medical technologies. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have a degree in physics or engineering and experience in optical design. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and private healthcare are offered.

Qualifications

• Solid academic foundation in physics or engineering.
• Hands-on experience in optical design and analysis.
• Experience in medical devices is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to deliver robust solutions in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate optical systems into medical technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on precision projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and real-world usability.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to system-level thinking in medical device projects.

Skills

Optical design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in physics, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Industry-standard optical design tools

Job description

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.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and 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]. 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.