Opto-Mechanical Engineer: Precision Optics in Production

Salience Labs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Salience Labs in Oxford is seeking an Opto-mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing team. You will design opto-mechanical assemblies, model optical systems, and translate designs into robust, manufacturable hardware.

You will prototype, test, and iterate to ensure optical performance and mechanical robustness, collaborating with hardware, manufacturing, and vendor teams. Fresh graduates with relevant project experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on experience with SolidWorks (2+ years).
• Experience with Zemax or similar optical design software (2+ years).
• Solid understanding of optics fundamentals (alignment, tolerances, beam propagation).
• Experience in opto-mechanical, mechanical, or optical engineering projects or internships.

Responsibilities

• Design opto-mechanical components and assemblies (mounts, housings, alignment stages).
• Model and analyse optical systems and tolerances.
• Translate optical design requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs.
• Perform tolerance analysis to ensure optical alignment across manufacturing variation.
• Build and test prototypes to validate designs against optical targets.
• Support fibre-to-chip and free-space alignment in photonic assemblies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and vendors to ensure production readiness.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/optical integration issues and iterate designs.

Skills

SolidWorks design

Zemax optical modelling

Tolerance analysis

Hands-on prototyping

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/Mechanical/Optical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Salience Labs in Oxford is seeking an Opto-mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing team. You will design opto-mechanical assemblies, model optical systems, and translate designs into robust, manufacturable hardware.

You will prototype, test, and iterate to ensure optical performance and mechanical robustness, collaborating with hardware, manufacturing, and vendor teams. Fresh graduates with relevant project experience are encouraged to apply.