Senior Optics Engineer

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Optical Engineer with a proven track record in developing advanced ophthalmic imaging systems, including Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy (SLO), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), hyperspectral imaging, and hybrid/multimodal platforms. This role will lead optical system architecture from concept to clinical-grade implementation, integrating diverse imaging modalities into compact, manufacturable platforms suitable for real-world ophthalmic workflows. What You’ll Do System Architecture & Design Architect optical systems integrating multiple imaging modalities such as: SLO + OCT SLO + Hyperspectral OCT + Fundus Full multimodal retinal platforms (structural + functional imaging) Design beam paths, scanner modules, fiber-optic interferometers, dispersion compensation, spectral splitting/combiners and illumination subsystems. Model and simulate optical design parameters including PSF, aberrations, spectral response, and system tolerances using Zemax, CodeV, or equivalent. Hyperspectral & Multispectral Development Engineer narrowband and broadband illumination systems leveraging AOTFs, LCTFs, swept-wavelength excitation, or LED/laser spectral arrays. Develop optical systems optimized for spectral sensitivity, spectral registration accuracy, and illumination safety for ocular tissue. Work with software/imaging teams to define calibration matrices, spectral unmixing, reflectance normalization, and spectral correction for ocular media. Prototype Engineering & Experimental Validation Build and iterate bench prototypes integrating galvanometers or MEMS scanners, tunable source engines, deformable mirrors (if applicable), and sensitive detection pathways (APD, SiPM, InGaAs cameras). Define and execute precision alignment workflows, optical calibration, and imaging performance characterisation. Evaluate SNR, sensitivity roll-off, axial/lateral resolution, chromatic artifacts, and spectral fidelity. Systems Integration & Productization Collaborate with electronics, embedded software, computational imaging, and clinical engineering teams to ensure robust platform integration. Support manufacturability refinement, component supplier analysis, and optical assembly workflows for scale-up. Regulatory & Documentation Produce detailed design files, tolerance analysis, optical safety documentation, calibration protocols, and verification reports aligned with: ISO 15004-2 IEC 60825-1 (laser safety) IEC 60601 series ISO 13485-controlled product development Key Expertise & Experience Proven design experience in OCT (SD-OCT or SS-OCT) and/or SLO retinal imaging systems. Hands-on experience with multimodal imaging system development (hardware + calibration). High proficiency in optical simulation and design tools such as Zemax, CodeV, LightTools, FRED. Deep understanding of: Fiber optic interferometry Spectral illumination systems Polarization optics Laser safety and retinal exposure limits Track record of hardware debugging, hands-on alignment, prototyping, and experimental troubleshooting. Good to Have Experience with adaptive optics retinal imaging. Knowledge of GPU/FPGA accelerated imaging pipelines and OCT reconstruction. Prior work in medical imaging device regulatory pathways, including clinical testing and design transfer. Qualifications Should have put products out in Ophthalmic Sciences. Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent. Patent, thesis, or publication history in OCT/SLO/hyperspectral or retinal imaging preferred. What You’ll Deliver in the First 12–18 Months A fully validated multimodal ophthalmic imaging prototype demonstrating superior image quality and clinical-grade repeatability. Transferable and manufacturable optical design with IP supporting strategic defensibility. Contribution to imaging roadmap, including next-generation spectral and structural modalities.