Optical Engineer
6 days ago
Cambridge
Optical Engineer | Zemax £50 - £60 Per Hour Outside IR35 6 months Cambridgeshire This is a 6-month contract for an Optical Engineer experienced with Zemax to join our client and support the design, modelling and simulation of optoelectronic applications. Role responsibilities: • Design and simulate advanced optical components using tools like Zemax, Lumerical, DIMOS, or Techwiz., • Perform hands-on optical experiments and metrology, including interferometry., • Analyse sample performance and feed back into new product designs., • Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and customer teams to drive innovation., • Support optical characterisation and test. Skills, Qualifications & Experience: • Excellent understanding of optical physics, birefringence, and polarisation., • Proficient in optical modelling tools (Zemax, Lumerical, DIMOS, Techwiz)., • Experience with liquid crystals is a strong plus., • Some programming experience with Python or MATLAB is desirable. Contract details: • £50 - £60 Per Hour, • Outside IR35, • 6 months, • Cambridgeshire | some onsite work would be required.