Optical Engineer

SQUAD Ukraine Limited; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities and value-based En

Private medical insurance

Professional development and courses

Free English classes

Performance bonus

UoP contract aligned with Polish law

Job summary

At SQUAD Ukraine Limited, we are seeking an Optical Engineer to join our Image Quality team. You will tackle R&D tasks, perform optical testing, and support hardware qualification for our IoT and smart home security product lineup.

You will work in our lab, collaborating with hardware engineers to specify and qualify optical components, evaluate imaging performance, and develop measurement methods for comprehensive image quality assessments.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, Optical Physics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with optical design tools (Zemax or Speos preferred; LightTools, ASAP, or Code V are a plus).
• Solid understanding of core optical components (imaging optics, lightguides, illumination optics).
• Ability to learn and adopt new optical design tools and methods.
• At least an Intermediate level in both written and spoken English (B1).

Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and qualify optical components for camera modules
• Evaluate how optical elements affect overall camera image quality
• Develop and refine measurement methods for comprehensive image performance evaluation
• Analyze, test, and qualify illumination systems
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop illumination sub-systems.

Skills

Optical design tools proficiency

English proficiency (B1)

Learning new optical tools/methods

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Optical Sciences/Optical Physics

Tools

Zemax

Speos

LightTools

ASAP

Code V

Job description

At SQUAD, our Image Quality team focuses on testing, qualifying, and improving imaging performance for smart home security and IoT devices. We operate an advanced R&D image quality laboratory, supporting camera hardware development from early research to final qualification.

We are looking for an Optical Engineer to join us. In this role, you will work on research and development, optical testing, and hardware qualification to support the IoT product lineup.

Job Summary

As an Optical Engineer, you will tackle practical R&D tasks, work in our lab, and provide optical engineering support for lens modules and illumination sub-systems throughout the design, analysis, and testing phases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Specify, select, and qualify optical components for camera modules
• Evaluate how optical elements affect overall camera image quality
• Develop and refine measurement methods for comprehensive image performance evaluation
• Analyze, test, and qualify illumination systems
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop illumination sub-systems.

Qualifications and Skills

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, Optical Physics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with optical design tools (Zemax or Speos preferred; LightTools, ASAP, or Code V are a plus)
• Solid understanding of core optical components (imaging optics, lightguides, illumination optics)
• Ability to learn and adopt new optical design tools and methods
• At least an Intermediate level in both written and spoken English (B1).

Nice to have

• Experience with MATLAB

We offer multiple benefits that include

• The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member
• Competitive salary packages with performance-based annual reviews
• Opportunity to receive a Performance Bonus for your individual achievements and a Loyalty Bonus recognizing your dedication to the company.
• Employment via Contract of Employment (UoP) in complete alignment with Polish Labour Law
• Guaranteed paid vacation, public holidays, and medical leaves as per statutory regulations
• Continuous growth and development opportunities through internal knowledge hubs, corporate courses, and free English classes
• Comprehensive private medical insurance to supplement your standard NFZ coverage