Onsite Computer Vision Physicist & Optics Engineer

Scienceabode; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in Saffron Walden is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist / Engineer to design optical systems and optimise them for various applications. Candidates should have a degree in Physics or Electronics and ideally a PhD in applied optics, along with significant experience in optical systems for machine vision. The role is fully onsite and candidates must pass security clearance. Competitive salary from £45,000 to £65,000 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or Electronics followed by PhD in applied optics or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience with optical systems ideally for machine vision.
• Strong understanding of ray tracing, lens design, optical simulations, and electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design optical systems and optimize them for VIS, NIR and FIR applications.
• Perform simulations using OpticStudio or similar.
• Select components and manage prototype device testing.

Skills

Opto-mechanics

Optical simulations

Ray tracing

Image processing

Education

Degree in Physics or Electronics

PhD in applied optics

Tools

OpticStudio

Job description

A growing technology firm in Saffron Walden is seeking a Computer Vision Physicist / Engineer to design optical systems and optimise them for various applications. Candidates should have a degree in Physics or Electronics and ideally a PhD in applied optics, along with significant experience in optical systems for machine vision. The role is fully onsite and candidates must pass security clearance. Competitive salary from £45,000 to £65,000 per annum plus benefits.