Senior Optical Systems Scientist

Malvern Panalytical; Malvern; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Malvern Panalytical in Malvern, UK, is seeking a Senior Development Scientist to provide scientific and technical leadership in next-generation analytical instrumentation. You will design and validate innovative optical measurement technologies and lead cross-disciplinary work across R&D, engineering, and product management.

Responsibilities include designing advanced optical systems, applying light scattering and laser diffraction knowledge, building experiments, developing algorithms, and

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Physics, Optics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related STEM; PhD advantageous.
• Experience developing optical/imaging/physics-based measurement systems in industry or research.
• Strong practical expertise in lasers, lenses, mirrors, layouts and lab work.
• Proficient with Python, MATLAB, Zemax for modelling and analysis.
• Hands-on experimentalist translating theory into practical solutions.
• Knowledge of laser diffraction and light scattering is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and test advanced optical measurement systems using lasers and optical layouts.
• Apply light scattering and laser diffraction expertise to develop instrument solutions.
• Build models, plan experiments, and analyze results to validate performance.
• Develop and validate algorithms that interpret data and control instruments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and design transfer.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to IP through innovative R&D.

Kenntnisse

Optical design

Experimentation

Measurement systems

Modeling

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Physics/Optics/Engineering degree

PhD advantageous

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Zemax

Jobbeschreibung

Malvern Panalytical in Malvern, UK, is seeking a Senior Development Scientist to provide scientific and technical leadership in next-generation analytical instrumentation. You will design and validate innovative optical measurement technologies and lead cross-disciplinary work across R&D, engineering, and product management.

Responsibilities include designing advanced optical systems, applying light scattering and laser diffraction knowledge, building experiments, developing algorithms, and