Optical System Engineer

My client is looking for a Lead Optical Design Engineer, focusing on optical system architecture and design. You will be working across working across simulation, modelling, and system validation, and lead end-to-end optical design in a complex environment.
Responsibilities
Lead design of transmission and projection optical systems
Model coherent light propagation through multi-element systems
Analyse and mitigate optical aberrations and performance limitations
Define tolerances and simulation methodologies
Establish testing and validation frameworks
Work with cross-functional teams across simulation, hardware, and systems
Drive technical direction of optical system design
Requirements
Experience as an optical designer with strong use of Zemax Optic Studio
Experience designing projection optics and holography-based systems
Ability to model light propagation through diffractive optical elements
Understanding of both ray tracing and electromagnetic/FDTD-based modelling approaches
Proven experience designing optical components across the full lifecycle

Experience with design for manufacture (DFM), tolerancing, and material selection
Ability to work independently on optical design problems
Desirable
Experience working with ultraviolet (UV) optical systems
Combined experience in holography and UV optics
Benefits:
Equity Scheme
Life Insurance
Competitive Salary
If you are interested, contact Ella Flynn @ IC Resources