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Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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 you’ll be doing:
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Developing optical components and devices
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Investigating how design choices affect real-world performance
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Collaborating with optical, mechanical, and electronics engineers
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Feeding back into system design and supporting manufacturing handover
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Getting hands-on with microscopes, sensors, thermal testing and more
What you’ll need:
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MSc (or PhD) in Physics or a related STEM discipline
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A passion for multidisciplinary science and product development
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Appreciation of geometrical optics and electronic systems
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Strong data analysis skills (Excel, VBA, Pivot Tables, database links)
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team
Bonus points if you have:
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Experience with microscopes or test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters)
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Optical design experience using Zemax
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Knowledge of product validation and lifetime testing
What’s on offer:
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£50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
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Company-wide bonus scheme
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Flexible working hours & hybrid setup
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Private healthcare, life assurance, share scheme and more
If you're curious, analytical, and enjoy applying physics to real-world product design challenges, this could be the ideal role for you.
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