Principal Optical Engineer

ic resources
Permanent Cambridge, England Engineers
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

An exciting opportunity in Cambridge for an  Principal   Optical Engineer  working on the development of quantum information systems.

As the  Principal   Optical Engineer  you will have a strong focus on designing optical setups for optimizing quantum optical devices, this engineer will bring experience and expertise to the team with potential growth into management responsibilities.

Skills necessary:

  • PHD in Physics, electronic engineering, or related discipline
  • Experience developing optical microscopes
  • Experience in free space and fibre optical systems
  • Experience with tools such as MATLAB, Zemax and Python
  • Excellent personal/communicational skills to be able to work with a highly collaborative
  • If you have the necessary skills for this role, please ensure they are in your CV.

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Permanent
    Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Posted: June 15, 2026
    Deadline: July 25, 2026