Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer | Optical Systems | £50k - £70k + Bonus | Hybrid + Flexi Hours - Hampshire I'm working with a pioneering manufacturer of advanced optical systems used in cutting-edge research and microscopy. They're looking to hire an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D team – someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and wants to make a real-world impact through science and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-driven R&D environment focused on sustainable technology. What you’ll be doing: * Developing optical components and devices * Investigating how design choices affect real-world performance * Collaborating with optical, mechanical, and electronics engineers * Feeding back into system design and supporting manufacturing handover * Getting hands-on with microscopes, sensors, thermal testing and more What you’ll need: * MSc (or PhD) in Physics or a related STEM discipline * A passion for multidisciplinary science and product development * Appreciation of geometrical optics and electronic systems * Strong data analysis skills (Excel, VBA, Pivot Tables, database links) * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team Bonus points if you have: * ...