Senior Optical Systems Specialist

2 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom IC Resources Full time
Job Description

A competitive salary with equity options is offered for the position of Senior Optical Systems Specialist at IC Resources in Oxford. Estimated annual salary: £80,000 - £100,000.

This role involves collaborating with aerospace primes, Space Agencies, and research partners on transformative free-space optical communications solutions for critical global challenges.

Your responsibilities include designing and optimizing laser communication optical sub-systems, such as telescopes and relays, for extreme environments.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in optical system design, modeling, and trade studies using zemax, hands-on experience testing and validating optical systems, and proven ability to design for extreme environments and mass-constrained applications.

Familiarity with complex systems (e.g., telescopes, optical relays) and image stabilization is also required. Additionally, knowledge of photonic components such as lasers, detectors, and optical coatings is essential.

Enjoy a growing startup environment with flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative culture.



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