Optical Engineer
Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, England
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 19, 2026
My client based in Cambridge is seeking an Optical Engineer with strong industry experience in geometric and reflective waveguide design to support the development of advanced augmented-reality (AR) waveguide systems.
This role is suited to an engineer with a proven commercial track record who can take ownership of waveguide design work and contribute directly to the delivery of a new product currently under development.
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop geometric and reflective optical waveguides for AR applications
- Perform hands-on optical modelling, simulation, optimisation, and validation
- Translate system requirements into manufacturable optical designs
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of optical engineers on product development
- Support prototype evaluation, performance analysis, and iterative improvement