Optical Engineer

Moleskine; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading optics research firm in Lombardy is seeking a Scientist to support the development of optimized optical designs. Your role will involve designing complex systems, scouting technologies for applicability, analyzing patents, and collaborating with industrial partners. Candidates should hold an MSc or PhD in related fields and have extensive knowledge of optical simulation tools. Fluent English is required. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on industrial research.

Competenze

• MSc in Physics, Optical or Photonic Engineering (or equivalent).
• PhD or 5+ years of experience in optical R&D projects.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Mansioni

• Design complex systems using advanced ray tracing and optics techniques.
• Carry out technology scouting to assess existing solutions.
• Analyze patent landscape and identify new IP opportunities.
• Interact with partners to transfer designs into manufacturable components.

Conoscenze

Optical simulation tools: Zemax OpticStudio

Optical simulation tools: Lumerical

Optical simulation tools: Ansys Speos

Advanced programming skills

Knowledge of optics: geometrical

Knowledge of optics: diffractive

Knowledge of optics: refractive

Knowledge of optics: polarization

Knowledge of optics: birefringence

Knowledge of optics: scattering

Formazione

MSc in Physics, Optical or Photonic Engineering

PhD or 5+ years in optical R&D projects

Descrizione del lavoro

CoeLux Srl, ComoNExT Technology Park (Lomazzo, Italy)

Role: To support the development of optimized optical design targeting miniaturization of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design complex systems using advanced ray tracing, wave optics, caustics and scattering techniques ensuring methodological consistency and alignment between numerical simulations and experimental results.
• Carry out technology scouting to identify existing solutions from other fields, assess their applicability to CoeLux devices, and minimize technological gaps.
• Analyze the patent landscape, identify opportunities for new IP, and engage with licensors when required.
• Interact with industrial partners and suppliers to transfer designs into manufacturable components.

Skills

• Excellent command of optical simulation tools: Zemax OpticStudio, Lumerical, Ansys Speos.
• Advanced programming skills.
• Deep knowledge of optics: geometric, diffractive, refractive, polarization, birefringence, scattering (Rayleigh, Mie).
• Strong leadership, mentoring and collaboration skill.

Education & Experience

• MSc in Physics, Optical or Photonic Engineering (or equivalent).
• PhD or 5+ years of experience in optical R&D projects.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

If you are a Scientist with a keen interest in Industrial Research, please send your CV to [e-mail] reporting in the object the position title.