Optical Physicist - Complex R&D - Cambridge)

Optical Physicist - Complex R&D - Cambridge

A leading technology innovator in the heart of Cambridge's tech hub is looking for an Optical Physicist to join their up-and-coming team of engineers and scientists.

We are looking for individuals who love solving complex engineering problems and have a passion for optics due to the nature of the work and the culture of the business.

As an Optical Physicist, you will apply your sound engineering and physics experience to the design of highly complex devices and hardware, aiming to provide a step-change in innovation. Your work will involve generating new ideas and inventions around advanced technologies, taking your ideas from initial concept all the way through to manufacturing.

The types of devices you will work with are optics-based, including propagation, imaging systems, fibre optics, high power and ultrafast lasers, fluorescence imaging, and the interaction of light with real-world surfaces.

You will be joining a well-established team of engineers, scientists, and innovators, with new projects on the horizon as the company invests heavily in research and development.

To be considered for this exciting role, you will need experience in developing optics-based technologies within a commercial setting, coupled with strong academic credentials, first principles knowledge, and excellent pen-and-paper mathematics skills. This role is in the defence industry, which means it is open to British nationals only due to security clearance criteria.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offers a highly competitive package as well as excellent career progression and training.