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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 looking to hire an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D team someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and wants to make a real-world impact through science and innovation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-driven R&D environment focused on sustainable technology.

What Youll 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
  
  

• MSc (or PhD) in Physics or a related STEM discipline
• A passion for multidisciplinary science and product development
• Appreciation of geometrical optics and electronic systems
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, VBA, Pivot Tables, database links)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team
  
  

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

• £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 and more
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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