Optical Design Engineer

At DiPOLE Systems, we’re developing next-generation high-power laser systems for advanced manufacturing, energy and defence applications. Following our recent seed round, we’re expanding our engineering team as we scale from prototype systems to deployable products.

We’re looking for an experienced Optical Design Engineer to lead optical architecture development across advanced laser systems — from concept and modelling through to build, test and manufacture.

• Lead optical system design and optimisation
• Perform stray light, ghost and aberration analysis
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and scientists on integrated systems
• Help transition cutting‑edge lab systems into manufacturable products
• Influence technical direction in a fast‑moving deep‑tech environment

• Expertise in geometric and physical optics
• Experience with tolerancing, optimisation and prototype‑to‑product development
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Early‑stage opportunity with meaningful technical ownership
• Work directly with senior leadership
• Technology already proven in real‑world environments
• Based at Harwell Campus, one of the UK’s leading science and engineering hubs

Didcot, Oxfordshire (primarily on-site)

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