13 of 13 Optical Engineer Jobs in the UK excluding London

Senior Optical Engineer (contract)

Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (On-site) Contract (8 months 26 days) Hands - on Optical Alignment & Lab R&D Experience Optical System Design (Zemax) Python for Data Analysis & Test Automation Optical Testing & Characterization Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing … role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft. Role Summary Microsoft Research Cambridge is hiring a Senior Optical Engineer to help develop the optical technologies that will power future AI infrastructure and next-generation AI clusters. This is a highly ...

Optical Engineer, Waveguide Experiments

Location
Abingdon, England, United Kingdom
Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.We're looking for an Optical Engineer to join our Waveguide Experiments team for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Snap Inc!What you’ll do:Develop … experimental methods to deepen understanding of AR waveguide physicsBuild and apply models of optical and physical phenomena to interpret lab experimentsDesign, build, and automate optical setupsRun experimental analysis of waveguides using both proprietary and commercial toolsPerform root cause analysis of failures of waveguide displaysPerform experiments on diffractive nanostructures ...

Senior Optical Engineer - Lab R&D & System Design (Contract)

Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Microsoft Research Cambridge is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to help develop optical technologies powering future AI infrastructure and AI clusters. This hands‐on role focuses on designing optical systems, building experiments, performing measurements, and automating tests at the intersection of research and product development. ...

AR Waveguide Optical Engineer - Experimental R&D

Location
Abingdon, England, United Kingdom
Snap Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the UK to advance AR waveguide experiments. You will develop new methods, model optical phenomena, and automate optical setups while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve waveguide performance. The role ...

Senior Photonics Engineer, Optical Interfaces

Location
Daresbury, England, United Kingdom
Summary We are seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to develop ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions between dissimilar, exploratory, waveguiding platforms. This role combines device concept development, optical simulation, and hands‐on experimental validation to assess and mature new approaches for mode conversion and coupling. The successful … both high-performing and practical to deploy. Working closely with internal teams and expert external partners, they will help guide the development of advanced optical interfaces. We welcome applicants from both advanced industrial photonics environments and leading research groups who combine strong physical intuition with practical experimental and engineering ...

Senior Optical Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Vibe Recruit Limited
Location
Ilminster, Somerset, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£65,000
Senior Optical Systems Engineer A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Senior Design Engineer & Team Leader, to join the Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team, for a leading photonics developer and help shape the next generation of fibre-optic technologies. Relocation assistance is available … right candidate. Shape the Future of Light-Based Technologies The organisation is at forefront of photonics innovation-designing and delivering optical systems, assemblies and components for the world's most demanding applications. The technologies are trusted everywhere from the deepest oceans to space. The Opportunity You'll play ...

Senior Optical Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Vibe Recruit Limited
Location
Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 65,000 Annual
Senior Optical Systems Engineer A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Senior Design Engineer & Team Leader, to join the Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team, for a leading photonics developer and help shape the next generation of fibre-optic technologies. Relocation assistance is available ...

Lead Optical Systems Engineer – Ground Stations

Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Archangel Lightworks in Oxford is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the specification, design, integration and test of Optical Ground Stations and related products. You will define system requirements, develop architecture, ensure robust integration, and mentor engineers while coordinating with partners and customers to deliver on time. ...

Senior Test Engineer - Electro-Optical Systems (SC)

Location
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Basildon seeks a Senior Test Engineer to support electro‐optical test equipment for Precision Guidance products from early development through production. You will interpret test requirements, design and commission test systems, and participate in integration, verification and validation. Hands-on laboratory testing … documentation of procedures are essential, with close collaboration across hardware, software, optical and systems teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Principal Test Engineer – Electro-Optical Systems (Hybrid)

Location
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Leonardo UK in Basildon is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support electro‐optical test equipment and test processes for Precision Guidance products, from development to production. You will contribute to test strategy, system design, and documentation while collaborating with production teams to resolve field issues. The role … hands‐on with a broad technical scope, requiring experience in optical, thermal, electronic, and software components, plus strong teamwork and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Senior Systems Engineer: Lead MBSE for Optical Ground Stations

Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Archangel Lightworks, a Oxford-based laser communications company, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to define requirements, architect solutions, and lead verification for Optical Ground Stations and related products. You will collaborate across internal teams and external partners, drive MBSE adoption, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring timely delivery ...

Optical Wireless Systems & Simulations Engineer (Hybrid)

Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Archangel Lightworks is shaping the future of space-enabled networks from its Osney Mead office in Oxford. We seek a hands-on engineer to develop forecasting and simulation tools for link availability and network performance, using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and meteorological data. You will analyze large datasets ...

Optical AI Compute Systems Engineer (Equity)

Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Lumai Limited is bringing the world's first optical AI compute platform to market. The Product Systems Engineer will own hands-on delivery of Iris servers, from integration through to deployment in data centres, with primary responsibility for field bring‐up, performance characterisation and post‐deployment support. ...