https://jobs.co.uk/job/optical-engineer-langham-recruitment--acf8463f-6ef3-44f0-a334-9d604d43c581 RSS feed for Optical Engineer at Langham Recruitment. en-gb Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:54:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/optical-engineer-langham-recruitment--acf8463f-6ef3-44f0-a334-9d604d43c581 https://jobs.co.uk/job/optical-engineer-langham-recruitment--acf8463f-6ef3-44f0-a334-9d604d43c581 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:52:48 GMT Location: Cambridgeshire | Salary: 50.00-50.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Optical Engineer | Zemax £50 - £60 Per Hour Outside IR35 6 months Cambridgeshire This is a 6-month contract for an Optical Engineer experienced with Zemax to join our client and support the design, modelling and simulation of optoelectronic applications. Role responsibilities:Design and simulate advanced optical components using tools like Zemax, Lumerical, DIMOS, or Techwiz.Perform hands-on optical experiments and metrology, including interferometry.Analyse sample performance and feed back into new product designs.Collaborate with Randamp;D, engineering, and customer teams to drive innovation.Support optical characterisation and test. Skills, Qualifications andamp; Experience:Excellent understanding of optical physics, birefringence, and polarisation.Proficient in optical modelling tools (Zemax, Lumerical, DIMOS, Techwiz).Experience with liquid crystals is a strong plus.Some programming experience with Python or MATLAB is desirable. Contract details:£50 - £60 Per HourOutside IR356 monthsCambridgeshire | some onsite work would be required. Contract