Optical Engineer

Aimpoint Aktiebolag; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 558,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimpoint Aktiebolag in Malmö seeks an Optical Engineer to design sophisticated lenses and optical systems for advanced sights.

You will apply your degree in applied physics or optical engineering, perform ray-tracing with Zemax or CODE V, and develop specs and tests for subsystems in collaboration with the development team.

Willingness to travel to suppliers and customers worldwide is expected; you will work in a dynamic, agile environment with real impact on product innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in applied physics, optical engineering or related field and 2–6 years of design experience.
• Deep knowledge of lens design, aberration theory, MTF/PSF and image quality.
• Proficient in optical modeling software such as Zemax or CODE V and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Learn the full product range and design philosophy.
• Participate early in projects from concept to prototype evaluation.
• Collaborate with purchasing and production to address quality issues.
• Work in an agile team where your work has real impact.

Skills

Optical engineering

Ray tracing

Tolerance analysis

Testing methodologies

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in applied physics or optical engineering

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

MATLAB

Job description

Optical Engineer

As an Optical Engineer within our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of designing sophisticated lenses and optical systems.

About Your Role

You will leverage your expertise in applied physics or optical engineering to design bespoke optical components and sights using advanced ray‑tracing software. Your comprehensive understanding of optical principles will drive the development of specifications and testing methods for cutting‑edge optical subsystems. Collaboration with our development team will be crucial to translate technical concepts into tangible outcomes that align with our vision for innovation in sight development.

What We Expect

• Educational and professional credentials: Degree in applied physics, optical engineering, or a related field, and 2–6 years of experience in design and serial development of optical systems.
• Deep optical knowledge: In‑depth understanding of lens design, aberration theory, MTF/PSF, image quality assessment, and proven ability to conduct thorough tolerance analyses.
• Advanced software skills: Proficiency in optical modeling software such as Zemax or CODE V.
• Design and testing expertise: Adept at designing testing methodologies and prototypes to ensure the excellence and integrity of optical components.
• Global perspective: Willingness to travel and engage with suppliers and customers worldwide.
• Preferred expertise: Experience in designing lenses for diamond turning, molding of lenses, design of freeform optical surfaces, diffractive optics, optical coatings, non‑visible light sensing technologies, ISO standards, hands‑on laboratory experience with lasers, and optical tolerance analysis including mechanical positional tolerances and defining lens manufacturing tolerances.

What to Expect

• Learn the full product range and our design philosophy.
• Be involved early in projects, from concept creation to prototype evaluation.
• Address quality and deviation issues in collaboration with purchasing and production.
• Work in a dynamic, agile team where your contribution has a real impact.

Salary

SEK 50,000–65,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Why Aimpoint?

We are driven by our core values: Performance, Innovation, and Commitment. We believe you share these values and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.