Senior Forensic Optics Scientist – Imaging & Photonics

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX invites applications for Senior Forensic Scientist (Optics) to lead cutting-edge research in optics, photonics, imaging and spectroscopy for forensics. The role requires hands-on experience with optical systems and instruments, and a track record of translating research into deployable capabilities.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams, drive technology roadmaps, and establish collaborations with national and international stakeholders, while upholding rigorous quality and safety

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in physics, applied physics, engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in optics, photonics, imaging, and/or spectroscopy.
• Hands-on experience with optical instrumentation (e.g. FT-IR, Raman, UV-Vis spectroscopy, microscopy).
• Knowledge of optical design software (e.g. Zemax, Code V) and data science/analytics; programming with Python, MATLAB, or R is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and manage several technical workstreams.
• Ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead horizon scanning to identify novel optics technologies and capabilities.
• Contribute to technical road-mapping and develop subject matter expertise in photonics, imaging, and spectroscopy.
• Independently drive research initiatives from concept to delivery, including validation and field trials.
• Support transition of R&D outputs into operational deployment and integration with digital systems.
• Forge collaborations with HTX departments, agencies, academia, and industry partners.
• Mentor junior scientists and ensure adherence to quality, safety, data integrity, and ethical practices.

Skills

Optics knowledge

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Physics / related discipline degree

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Python

MATLAB

FT-IR

Raman

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Job description

HTX invites applications for Senior Forensic Scientist (Optics) to lead cutting-edge research in optics, photonics, imaging and spectroscopy for forensics. The role requires hands-on experience with optical systems and instruments, and a track record of translating research into deployable capabilities.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams, drive technology roadmaps, and establish collaborations with national and international stakeholders, while upholding rigorous quality and safety