Optical Engineer

Yukon Group / Pulsar Optics; Białystok; On-site; PLN 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Annual bonus

Training compensation

Friendly international team

Job summary

Yukon Group, a pioneer in civil thermal imaging, invites an experienced Optical Design Engineer to join our R&D team in Białystok, Poland. Develop advanced optical and opto-mechanical systems from concept to production, collaborating across disciplines.

Requirements include hands-on Zemax OpticStudio expertise, strong geometric and wave optics knowledge, CAD experience, and familiarity with ISO/MIL standards. We offer an international team, a competitive PLN salary, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience with optical and opto-mechanical system design.
• Strong knowledge of geometric and wave optics.
• Ability to perform optical analysis (MTF, PSF, spot diagrams).
• Proficiency with CAD tools for drawing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise optical systems (imaging, illumination, beam shaping).
• Develop and analyse aspheric components, considering manufacturability.
• Perform optical simulations and analysis to ensure system performance.
• Conduct tolerancing and sensitivity analysis.
• Collaborate on testing of electro-optical systems and components.
• Work with various light sources (LEDs, lasers, lamps).
• Prepare technical drawings according to international standards.
• Maintain and update optical components database.

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Python

Job description

Yukon Group is a pioneer in civil thermal imaging, actively developing a center of competence for thermal imaging technologies in Northern Europe. The company exports its products to more than 70 countries worldwide, with its headquarters located in Vilnius.

As one of the few manufacturers ensuring a full production cycle, Yukon Group offers cutting-edge optical solutions, including thermal imaging devices, digital night vision, and daytime optical instruments widely used in rescue services, hunting, maritime, and security industries.

The company designs, engineers, and manufactures globally recognized PULSAR optical devices, renowned for their superior quality and innovation. In developing complex IoT solutions, Yukon Group integrates the latest technologies, advanced engineering solutions, and artificial intelligence-driven image processing software.

Available vacancy in our Bialystok(Poland) office: Optical Design Engineer.

We are looking for an experienced Optical Design Engineer to join our R&D team and work on the development of advanced optical and opto-mechanical systems — from concept to production.

Responsibilities:

• Design and optimise optical systems (imaging, illumination, beam shaping)
• Develop and analyse aspheric components, considering manufacturability
• Perform optical simulations and analysis to ensure system performance
• Conduct tolerancing and sensitivity analysis
• Collaborate on testing of electro-optical systems and components
• Work with various light sources (LEDs, lasers, lamps)
• Prepare technical drawings according to international standards
• Maintain and update optical components database

Must have:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Zemax OpticStudio (ZOS)
• Strong knowledge of geometric and wave optics
• Experience in optical system design and modelling (from concept to implementation)
• Practical experience with multi-element systems, optimisation, tolerancing, and image quality analysis
• Experience in optical coatings design and optimisation
• Ability to perform optical analysis (MTF, PSF, spot diagrams, irradiance, luminance)

Requirements:

• Experience working with opto-mechanical systems (assembly, alignment, testing)
• Basic knowledge of mechanical / thermomechanical analysis tools (e.g., Ansys)
• Experience with Python for data processing or automation
• Familiarity with ISO / MIL standards
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)

Nice to have:

• Experience working with electro-optical components (CMOS, CCD, OLED, LCOS, etc.)

Attention to detail, ownership, problem-solving mindset, and ability to work in a team.

Language requirements:

• English and Russian sufficient for effective communication with colleagues and partners

We offer:

• Salary from 18000 to 26000 PLN (with monthly bonus included) before taxes.
• Annual Bonus paid according to personal annual goals upon completion of a year of employment.
• Training compensation and opportunities to acquire most up-to-date knowledge to increase your skills and competencies.
• Friendly international team.