Senior Optical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer to join a pioneering medical device company in London. This exciting role offers the opportunity to lead the design and development of next-generation intraocular lenses, applying advanced optics knowledge to tackle complex design challenges. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll drive innovation in ophthalmic products and ensure compliance with medical device regulations. If you're passionate about making a real impact on patient outcomes and are ready for your next challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ Jahre Erfahrung in Zemax und MATLAB.
• Starke Kenntnisse in optischen Designprinzipien und Validierungsmethoden.

Responsibilities

• Leiten Sie das Design und die Entwicklung von intraokularen Linsen.
• Zusammenarbeit mit R&D und Chirurgen zur Entwicklung innovativer Lösungen.

Skills

Zemax

MATLAB

Optical Design Principles

Project Leadership

Education

Master’s in Physics

PhD in Physics

Job description

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Barrington James is recruiting for an experienced Senior Optical Design Engineer to join a pioneering medical device company at the forefront of ophthalmic innovation. This full-time role in London, UK, offers the chance to work on next-generation intraocular lenses (IOLs) and drive advancements in vision care.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and testing of intraocular lenses (IOLs) and ophthalmic products
• Apply advanced optics knowledge to solve complex design challenges
• Collaborate with R&D, surgeons, and research teams to develop innovative solutions
• Perform risk assessments and drive product improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA, MDR)

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s or PhD in Physics or related field
• 5+ years of Zemax & MATLAB experience
• Strong background in optical design principles & validation methods
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to lead projects & work autonomously

This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in optical design and make a real impact on patient outcomes. If you’re ready for your next challenge, apply now or drop me a message for more details!