Optical Engineer

Swediumglobal; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 434,782 - 652,174; Full time

Job summary

A growing System Engineering firm in Sweden is seeking an Optical Engineer to design bespoke optical components and systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in applied physics or optical engineering and 4 to 8 years of experience in optical system development. Proficiency in software like Zemax or CODE V is essential. Responsibilities include developing testing methodologies and collaborating with the team. Willingness to travel is key for engaging with global suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience in optical systems design and development.
• Deep understanding of lens design, aberration theory, and image quality assessment.
• Experience in optical tolerance analysis and defining lens manufacturing tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke optical components and sights using advanced ray tracing software.
• Develop specifications and testing methods for optical subsystems.
• Collaborate with team to translate technical concepts into tangible outcomes.

Skills

Optical Knowledge

Optical Modeling Software Proficiency

Testing Methodologies Design

Education

Degree in Applied Physics or Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

Job description

Swedium Global Services is the growing System Engineering and Solution Company, offers services like Semiconductor Engineering R&D Services, Embedded Systems Development, Custom Application Software Development, Web and Cloud Application Development, Testing Services, Consultancy and Outsourcing services to our clients across the globe for an onsite and offshore business model. Swedium Global is having presence in Sweden, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic and in India.

Location - Onsite, Sweden

Job Title - Optical Engineer

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: With a degree in applied physics, optical engineering, or a related field, you bring 4 to 8 years of hands‑on experience in the design and serial development of optical systems.

Deep Optical Knowledge: Your in-depth understanding of lens design, including aberration theory, MTF/PSF, and image quality assessment, is matched with a proven ability to conduct thorough tolerance analyses.

Advanced Software Skills: Proficiency in optical modeling software like Zemax or CODE V is essential, as these tools are integral to our design process.

Design and Testing Expertise: You are adept at designing testing methodologies and prototypes, ensuring the excellence and integrity of our optical components.

Global Perspective: Willingness to travel and engage with suppliers and customers worldwide is key, as your insights will influence both demonstrations and technical discussions.

Preferred Expertise

• Your background may also include areas of experience in designing lenses for diamond turning, molding of lenses, or the design of freeform optical surfaces.
• Experience with diffractive optics, optical coatings and familiarity with non‑visible light sensing/technologies relevant and relevant ISO standards will be highly regarded.
• We value hands‑on laboratory experience, with lasers and assembly of optical systems. Experience in optical tolerance analysis, including mechanical positional tolerances and defining lens manufacturing tolerances.