Optical Engineer

Job description

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English