AR Waveguide Optical Engineer - Stock Options & Growth

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

Required experience