National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Optical Physicist - Complex R&D - Cambridge

Cambridge
3 weeks ago
Create job alert

Optical Physicist - Complex R&D - Cambridge

A leading technology innovator in the heart of Cambridge's tech hub are looking for an optical physicist to join their up-and-coming team of engineers and scientists.

Because of the nature of the work and the culture of the business we are looking for people who love solving complex engineering problems and who have a passion for optics.

As an Optical Physicist you will be applying your sound engineering and physics experience to the design of highly complex devices and hardware, all aiming to provide a step-change in innovation. Your work will involve coming up with new ideas and inventions around advanced technologies and you will take your ideas from initial concept all the way through to manufacturing.

The types of devices that you will be optics-based, including propagation, imaging systems, fibre optics, high power and ultrafast lasers, fluorescence imaging and interaction of light with real-world surfaces.

You will be joining a well-established team of engineers, scientists and innovators and will also have new projects on the horizon as this company invests heavily into research and development.

To be considered for this exciting Optical Physicist you will need to have experience of developing optics-based technologies within a commercial setting, coupled with a strong academics and first principles knowledge and excellent pen-and-paper maths skills. This role is in the defence industry which means that the role is open to British nationals only, due to security clearance criteria.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package as well as providing excellent career progression and training.

For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed) or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.

Key words: Optics, physics, optical physicist, science, research, engineering, design, Cambridge

Related Jobs

View all jobs

1st Line Technical Support - Wythenshawe

Field Service Engineer

QC Team Leader

Research Assistant

Diabetes Practice Nurse

Diabetes Practice Nurse

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

LinkedIn Profile Checklist for Medical Technology Jobs: 10 Tweaks to Enhance Recruiter Engagement

The medical technology (medtech) industry demands professionals adept at integrating engineering with healthcare—from developing diagnostic devices to implementing hospital information systems. Recruiters search LinkedIn for candidates skilled in medical device design, regulatory affairs, clinical engineering and digital health solutions. A tailored, keyword-optimised profile can be the difference between landing interviews and being overlooked. This step-by-step LinkedIn for medical technology jobs checklist outlines ten targeted tweaks that will enhance recruiter engagement. Whether you’re a biomedical engineering graduate, a clinical applications specialist or a regulatory affairs expert, these optimisations will ensure your profile aligns with medtech hiring priorities.

Part-Time Study Routes That Lead to Medical Technology Jobs: Evening Courses, Bootcamps & Online Masters

Medical technology (MedTech) drives innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics, wearable devices and digital health platforms. From developing next-generation imaging hardware and implantable devices to engineering AI-driven diagnostic software, the sector blends engineering, biology and data science. With the UK MedTech market projected to grow substantially—underpinned by NHS Digital transformations and biomedical research hubs—demand for skilled professionals in regulatory affairs, R&D, clinical engineering and data analysis is surging. Yet many cannot pause careers or personal commitments for full-time study. Fortunately, part-time learning pathways—Evening Courses, Intensive Bootcamps and Flexible Online Master’s Programmes—enable you to learn MedTech while working. This comprehensive guide explores every route: foundational CPD units, hands-on bootcamps, accredited online MScs, funding options, practical planning tips and a real-world case study. Whether you’re a biomedical scientist transitioning into device development, a clinical engineer seeking regulatory expertise or a software developer pivoting to digital health, you’ll find a tailored pathway to advance your career without career breaks.

The Ultimate Assessment-Centre Survival Guide for Medical Technology Jobs in the UK

Assessment centres for medical technology positions in the UK are designed to replicate the precise, regulated environments of medtech R&D and manufacturing. Through psychometric assessments, hands-on device simulations, regulatory reasoning tasks, group innovation workshops, case studies and interviews, recruiters evaluate your technical competence, adherence to compliance standards and collaborative skills. Whether you work in diagnostics, surgical devices or digital health, this guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to excel at every stage and secure your next role in medical technology.