Optics Physicist - Vision Systems

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 07, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Cambridge, England
Posted: June 07, 2026
Category: Physical Scientists
Application Deadline: July 17, 2026

Role Description

Based onsite at their offices and workshop, this defence tech start-up is developing AI integrated optical vision systems. They are currently recruiting for their computer vision projects and look to hire an Optical Physicist. In this hands-on position, you will work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to designs and modelling of optical systems as well as develop innovative optical solutions for monitoring, tracking and computer vision applications in VIS, NIR and FIR. This will encompass prototype builds; systems integration of optical sensors and electro-optical systems, mirrors and assemblies; and systematic testing and validation.

Requirements:

  • Strong academic background. 1st / 2.1 in physics with a specialisation in optics. This should include a Master’s or PhD project on optical system development (ideally in electro-optics).

  • Excellent understanding of the fundamentals around optical design principles including lens des...
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