https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-optical-engineer-langham-recruitment--ea753014-755e-4805-9c99-be5e13d4ba1b RSS feed for Principal Optical Engineer at Langham Recruitment. en-gb Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:48:41 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-optical-engineer-langham-recruitment--ea753014-755e-4805-9c99-be5e13d4ba1b https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-optical-engineer-langham-recruitment--ea753014-755e-4805-9c99-be5e13d4ba1b Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Chiswick | Salary: £85000 - £110000/annum holiday, pension | Type: Permanent | Principal Optical Engineer | Next Gen Optics | London - Onsite | -85k - -110K - We''re looking for an experienced Principal Optical Engineer to lead the development of advanced optical systems for an innovative next-generation hardware platform. - This is a highly technical, hands-on role where you''ll own the optical architecture, design, and development from prototyping, design, development and integration to manufacturing. - If you enjoy solving complex optical engineering problems and want to lead the development of a next-generation product. This is the role for you. - Responsibilities: Own the optical architecture and technical direction of a next-generation product and future technology roadmap. Design, model, simulate and optimise optical systems using Zemax. Lead optical system development from early prototypes through design verification & validation and production. Develop optical performance budgets, tolerance analyses, error budgets and calibration strategies. Balance performance and engineering capabilities with manufacturability, cost, reliability, packaging, thermal behaviour and scalability. - Work hands-on in the laboratory to validate designs and corre... Permanent