Senior Imaging Optics Engineer

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd. in the UK is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to design, develop and optimise optical and opto-mechanical systems for next-generation thermal imaging and AR products.

You will influence concepts, architecture, testing and manufacturing readiness across multidisciplinary teams. The role covers the full product lifecycle, from concept through prototype to volume production, with hands-on responsibility and opportunities to shape technology directions in demanding

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics or a closely related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in optical system design and development.
• Strong practical experience using optical design and simulation software such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V or equivalent.
• Proven experience designing imaging optics.
• Strong understanding of geometrical and physical optics.
• Experience with optical tolerancing, optimisation and performance analysis.
• Good understanding of MTF, resolution, distortion, aberrations, radiometry and image quality.
• Experience taking optical designs from concept through prototype and into manufacture.
• Good understanding of opto-mechanical design principles and the interaction between optical and mechanical tolerances.
• Experience specifying optical components, materials and coatings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical systems for thermal imaging, night vision, visible imaging and augmented reality applications.
• Develop optical architectures for compact imaging systems, including objective lenses, eyepieces, relay optics, fusion optics, display optics and sensor interfaces.
• Perform optical modelling, simulation and optimisation using industry-standard optical design software such as Zemax OpticStudio or equivalent.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and establish appropriate manufacturing and alignment tolerances.
• Analyse optical performance including MTF, distortion, aberrations, stray light, illumination, image quality and system resolution.
• Select appropriate optical materials, coatings, filters and components across visible, near-infrared and infrared wavelengths.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers on opto-mechanical design, packaging, alignment and environmental stability.
• Define optical requirements, specifications, interfaces and acceptance criteria.
• Support the NPI team to design and develop optical test methods, fixtures and measurement systems.
• Support the NPI team to build, align and characterise prototype optical assemblies.
• Support environmental qualification including temperature, shock, vibration and other demanding operational conditions.
• Work with suppliers on custom lenses, optical assemblies, coatings and specialist components.
• Review supplier designs, drawings, tolerances and optical performance data.
• Support design for manufacture and the transition of optical assemblies from prototype into volume production.
• Keep abreast of developments in optical technologies, sensors, materials and manufacturing techniques relevant to Thermoteknix products.

Skills

Zemax OpticStudio

Code V

Optical design

Opto-mechanical design

MTF analysis

Tolerance analysis

Imaging optics

Education

Degree in Optical Engineering

Physics or Photonics

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

Optical design software

Job description

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd. in the UK is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to design, develop and optimise optical and opto-mechanical systems for next-generation thermal imaging and AR products.

You will influence concepts, architecture, testing and manufacturing readiness across multidisciplinary teams. The role covers the full product lifecycle, from concept through prototype to volume production, with hands-on responsibility and opportunities to shape technology directions in demanding