Senior Optical Engineer

My client is looking for a Senior Optical Design Engineer, focused on production-based optical systems. This covers Zemax design and lens development. The ideal Senior Optical Design Engineer would bridge simulation, manufacturing and system performance. This is an onsite position based in London.

Responsibilities
Design and optimise optical systems using Zemax OpticStudio
Develop lens designs, custom optics and beam shaping approaches
Perform optical tolerancing and tolerance stack-up analysis
Translate product requirements into optical performance targets and acceptance criteria
Work closely with mechanical engineers on mounting, packaging and design for assembly
Connect optical design decisions to manufacturability, cost and supplier capability
Collaborate with optics suppliers on specifications, tolerances and feasibility
Correlate simulation models with prototype data and assembly results
Support production-focused development including cost reduction and quality control
Review optical designs and contribute to technical decision-making
Requirements
3–5 years experience in optical design and engineering
Strong experience using Zemax OpticStudio for design and tolerancing
Experience with lens design for optical systems or camera assemblies
Understanding of tolerance stack-up and system-level performance
Experience linking optical design to manufacturing, cost and assembly constraints
Ability to assess thermal and mechanical impacts on optical performance
Experience working with optics suppliers and production environments
Strong communication and documentation skills
Experience using Python for analysis or modelling
If you’re interested in the position of Senior Optical Design Engineer, please apply or contact Ella Flynn for more details.