Optical Engineer

SQUAD; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Performance Bonus and Loyalty Bonus

UoP contract per Polish Labour Law

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SQUAD is seeking an Optical Engineer in Wrocław, Poland, to drive R&D optical testing and hardware qualification across our IoT camera product lineup. You will work in our lab on tasks spanning design, analysis, and testing of lens modules and illumination sub-systems.

Responsibilities include selecting components, assessing their impact on image quality, developing measurement methods, and collaborating with hardware engineers to advance illumination sub-systems.

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

English (B1)

Lab testing

Optical design tools familiarity

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Optical Sciences or related field

Tools

Zemax

Speos

LightTools

ASAP

Code V

Job description

Team Summary

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