Senior Optical Engineer – Imaging & AR Systems

Thermoteknix Systems Limited; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd in Cambridge, UK, seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to design, develop and optimise optical and opto‑mechanical systems for the next generation of thermal imaging, night vision and augmented reality products. The role covers the full product development lifecycle from concept through modelling, prototyping, testing and transfer into manufacture.

You’ll work with mechanical, electronic, firmware and software engineers to deliver compact, high‑performance optics for

Qualifications

• Degree or higher 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 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.
• Excellent collaboration across mechanical, electronic, firmware and software teams.

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 lenses, relay optics and sensor interfaces.
• Perform optical modelling, simulation and optimisation using industry-standard software.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and establish manufacturing and alignment tolerances.
• Analyse optical performance including MTF, distortion, aberrations and image quality.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on opto‑mechanical design and environmental stability.
• Define optical requirements, specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Support NPI to design optical test methods, fixtures and measurement systems.
• Support prototype assembly, alignment and environmental qualification.

Skills

Optical engineering

Optical design

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

Code V

Job description

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd in Cambridge, UK, seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to design, develop and optimise optical and opto‑mechanical systems for the next generation of thermal imaging, night vision and augmented reality products. The role covers the full product development lifecycle from concept through modelling, prototyping, testing and transfer into manufacture.

You’ll work with mechanical, electronic, firmware and software engineers to deliver compact, high‑performance optics for