The Position
Title: Senior Optical Engineer
Employment type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge (UK)
Role purpose
FlexEnable is a world leader in flexible electronics whose technology enables a wide range of applications in display, AR/VR optics, and other plastic liquid crystal systems. The company provides materials, technology, and services to its growing list of customers, enabling new product paradigms and use cases for a range of applications across consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare.
The Role
FlexEnable is seeking a highly capable Optical Engineer with expertise in optical modelling and design, complemented by practical experience in the characterisation, root-cause analysis, and performance optimisation of optical components.
This is a predominantly hands-on laboratory role, complemented by optical modelling and simulation. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of design, test, and manufacturing, collaborating with a team of inquisitive, innovative, and high-calibre engineers to advance next-generation optical technologies. The ideal candidate will combine strong theoretical understanding with practical experimental capability, demonstrating both technical excellence and the drive to make a significant, high-impact contribution within a dynamic technology company.
The Candidate
Qualifications
- BSc (or higher) in Physics, Mathematics, Optical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Experience & Technical Expertise
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of optics
- Deep knowledge of birefringence and polarisation optics
- Experience with liquid crystal optics (highly desirable)
- Proficiency in optical modelling and simulation tools such as Zemax, Lumerical, DIMOS, and TechWiz
- Ability to independently design, set up, execute, and document optical experiments and investigations
- Experience in optical characterisation and failure analysis of components
- Programming capability (e.g. Python, MATLAB or similar) to support modelling, data analysis, and automation
Key personal qualities
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced technology environment
- High level of attention to detail in experimental design, execution, and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and methodical approach
- Demonstrated persistence in resolving complex or ongoing technical challenges
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage priorities and workload independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working within cross-functional project teams and engaging with multiple stakeholders and customers
Apply: careers@flexenable.com
