Optical Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire

Optical Engineer
Cambridge, UK
Full Time | Onsite

Our client is an advanced nanophotonics company developing next generation optical technologies for immersive XR and automotive applications.

They specialise in proprietary optical stack architectures designed to enhance visual comfort, image clarity and long duration usability across head mounted and embedded display systems.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Optical Engineer to join their R&D team in Cambridge.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of applied optics within a fast scaling deep tech environment, contributing directly to product innovation and IP development.

The Role

You will play a key role in the design, development and experimental validation of novel optical systems.

Responsibilities include:

Designing and optimising advanced optical architectures for emerging display applications
Developing and executing free space optical experiments
Building and validating prototypes through hands on laboratory testing
Collaborating with internal engineering teams, suppliers and external partners
Contributing to patent development and technical documentation  Essential Experience
 
Strong grounding in geometrical and ray optics
Experience developing free space optical experiments
Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
Practical laboratory and experimental validation experience  

Desirable Experience

Experience with HMD, HUD or XR display systems
Experience using optical design tools such as Ansys Speos, Lumerical, Zemax or similar
Postgraduate qualification, MSc or PhD in a relevant field
Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly