Senior Optical Design Engineer | Precision & Innovation

HENSOLDT South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to design, develop and maintain optical products throughout the lifecycle. You will apply optical, physical and engineering principles to deliver manufacturable, performance-compliant solutions that meet product and customer requirements.

The role requires a strong background in optical system design, modelling, materials, coatings and metrology, with experience in multidisciplinary environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering/science degree in a relevant field.
• Master's degree in physics or optical engineering is advantageous.
• 5+ years in optical design or related engineering environment.
• Experience with design, integration and testing of optical systems.
• Experience in multidisciplinary product development or manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements from customer and system needs, selecting suitable materials and technologies.
• Design and optimise optical systems and packaging to meet manufacturability and performance goals.
• Develop and evaluate optical prototypes using appropriate test equipment and fixtures.
• Provide optical engineering support across production and service environments to sustain performance and quality.
• Maintain governance through design reviews, documentation and change control.

Skills

Optical System Design

Optical Analysis

Zemax

Optical Modelling

MATLAB/Python

Education

BEng or BSc in Mech Eng/Physics

MS in Physics/Optical Eng

Tools

Three-Dimensional CAD

Optical Coatings

Job description

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to design, develop and maintain optical products throughout the lifecycle. You will apply optical, physical and engineering principles to deliver manufacturable, performance-compliant solutions that meet product and customer requirements.

The role requires a strong background in optical system design, modelling, materials, coatings and metrology, with experience in multidisciplinary environments.