Senior Optical Engineer

Platform Recruitment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £60,000 + monthly performance bonus

Flexible hours (25–40 hours/week) with part-time options

Comprehensive benefits package: private healthcare, pension, life insurance

On-site perks: free parking, gym membership, yoga/boxercise sessions

Professional development support with an internal training budget

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering team focused on developing next-generation optical systems. The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 plus bonus, flexible working hours, and an attractive benefits package including private healthcare and professional development support. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in optical design, strong proficiency in Zemax, and a relevant degree. This permanent position is based in a state-of-the-art facility in Greater London.

Qualifications

8+ years’ experience in optical or optomechanical product development.
Hands-on approach with strong communication abilities.
Knowledge of optical manufacturing and product development cycles.

Responsibilities

Lead concept generation, prototyping, and performance testing for optical systems.
Collaborate with R&D and mechanical design teams.
Test optical systems in a laboratory environment.

Skills

Optical Design

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Zemax

3D CAD

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Connecting Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineers with innovative Tech companies

Senior Optical Design Engineer – Optical Systems & Innovation | £60,000 + Bonus | Flexible Working

Are you a Senior Optical Design Engineer with a passion for innovation, precision, and problem-solving? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge engineering team working on the design and development of next-generation optical systems and instruments.

We are seeking an experienced optical engineer to lead concept generation, prototyping, and performance testing for advanced optical and optomechanical systems used in industrial, consumer, and laboratory settings. You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, NPI, and mechanical design teams to bring novel ideas from concept to reality.

Design and model new optical concepts using tools like Zemax.
Generate toleranced optical drawings and prototypes for new products.
Test optical systems in a purpose-built laboratory environment, including darkroom facilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design and manufacturing process.
Transfer validated designs to the New Product Introduction (NPI) pipeline.
Stay up to date with advancements in optical technology and applications.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

8+ years’ experience in optical or optomechanical product development.
Strong skills in optical design software (Zemax) and 3D CAD (preferably PTC Creo).
Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree desirable).
Hands-on approach with a high degree of self-motivation and creativity.
Knowledge of optical manufacturing and product development cycles.
Strong communication and project management abilities.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary up to £60,000 + monthly performance bonus (~3%).
Flexible hours (25–40 hours/week) with part-time options available.
Comprehensive benefits package: private healthcare, pension, life insurance, and more.
On-site perks: free parking, gym membership, yoga/boxercise sessions, and EV charging.
Professional development support with a dedicated internal training budget.

This is a permanent position based in a state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facility within commuting distance of Surrey and surrounding regions. Join a high-performing, innovative team dedicated to redefining the future of optical systems.

Apply now to lead exciting optical innovation projects in a forward-thinking engineering environment.

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