Senior Computer Vision Physicist: Optics & Imaging

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company in the UK is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist/Engineer to design optical systems and optimize them for various applications. You will work fully onsite and should have a strong background in optical designs, ray tracing, and simulations. The role requires security clearance and UK residency for the last 5 years. This is an exciting opportunity to own significant technology projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or Electronics followed by PhD in applied optics (equivalent industry experience will also be considered).
• Demonstrable experience with optical systems ideally for machine vision.
• Strong understanding of ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations, image processing, and opto-mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design of optical systems including lenses, mirrors, and sensors.
• Optimising optical systems for VIS, NIR, and FIR applications.
• Component selection, prototype device testing, and relevant process documentation.

Skills

Optical system design

Ray tracing

Optical simulations

Image processing

Strong understanding of electro-optical systems

Education

Degree in Physics or Electronics

PhD in applied optics or equivalent industry experience

Tools

OpticStudio

Job description

A growing tech company in the UK is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist/Engineer to design optical systems and optimize them for various applications. You will work fully onsite and should have a strong background in optical designs, ray tracing, and simulations. The role requires security clearance and UK residency for the last 5 years. This is an exciting opportunity to own significant technology projects in a dynamic environment.