Hybrid Optics Engineering Lead – Metrology Systems

Infinitesima; Abingdon (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

The company Ltd based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Senior Optics Manager to lead and grow a team of optical engineers within a hybrid work pattern. You will drive optics strategy, contribute to metrology-focused product development and collaborate across engineering domains to deliver world-class optical systems.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership and a deep background in optical design, modelling and integration, with hands-on experience using Zemax/Code V and MATLAB/Python for

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring or managing engineering teams.
• Strong background in optical system design and development.
• Experience using optical modelling tools such as Zemax, Code V or equivalent.
• Knowledge of optical analysis and modelling using tools such as MATLAB, Python or similar.
• Experience integrating optics with precision mechanical systems.
• Experience developing optical systems for real-world products, including manufacturability, alignment, tolerance analysis and long-term stability considerations.
• Strong understanding of engineering product development lifecycles, including design reviews, requirements management and verification activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and growing a team of optical engineers through mentoring, coaching, recruitment and career development.
• Providing hand-on technical leadership across optical design, analysis and system integration activities.
• Defining and driving the company's optics strategy and engineering roadmap.
• Supporting the development of complex optical systems for advanced metrology applications.
• Collaborating across optics, mechanical, electronics, software and systems engineering teams.
• Driving continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools and best practices.
• Supporting design reviews, technical decision making and product delivery activities.
• Managing specialist suppliers, contractors and external technical partners where required.
• Balancing project delivery with long-term capability development.

Skills

Team leadership

Optical design

Optical modelling

Zemax

Code V

MATLAB

Python

System integration

Vendor management

Project management

Tools

Zemax

Code V

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The company Ltd based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Senior Optics Manager to lead and grow a team of optical engineers within a hybrid work pattern. You will drive optics strategy, contribute to metrology-focused product development and collaborate across engineering domains to deliver world-class optical systems.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership and a deep background in optical design, modelling and integration, with hands-on experience using Zemax/Code V and MATLAB/Python for