Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer | Optical Systems | £50k - £70k + Bonus | Hybrid + Flexi Hours - Hampshire

I'm working with a pioneering manufacturer of advanced optical systems used in cutting-edge research and microscopy. They're on the lookout for an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D team - someone who loves solving complex engineering problems and wants to make a real-world impact through science and innovation.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a close-knit, purpose-driven R&D team working on sustainable technologies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing optical components and devices
• Investigating how design choices affect real-world performance
• Collaborating with optical, mechanical, and electronics engineers
• Feeding back into system design and supporting manufacturing handover
• Getting hands-on with microscopes, sensors, thermal testing and more

What you’ll need:

• MSc (or PhD) in Physics or similar STEM background
• A passion for multidisciplinary science and product development
• Appreciation of geometrical optics and electronic systems
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, VBA, Pivot Tables, DB links)
• Great communicator with the drive to work both independently and in a team

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with microscopes or test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter)
• Optical design using Zemax
• Knowledge of product validation and lifetime testing

What’s on offer:

• £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Flexible working hours & hybrid setup
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare, life assurance, share scheme & more

If you’re curious, analytical, and love applying physics to solve real-world engineering problems, this could be a great fit.

Drop me a message or apply directly to find out more.

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