Staff Optical Engineer

About the Company

CoMind is developing non-invasive neuromonitoring technology to create a new era of clinical brain monitoring, helping to diagnose and treat brain disorders to improve patient lives worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, modelling, and characterisation of optical subsystems including interferometry configurations and laser beam delivery
• Drive experimental work to validate optical performance, including alignment procedures and signal-to-noise analysis
• Develop and maintain optical simulation models using tools such as Zemax or COMSOL
• Work with photonic component suppliers to develop custom solutions
• Support the integration of optical subsystems with mechanical, electronic, and embedded software components
• Contribute to design reviews, risk analyses, and verification activities in line with ISO 14971 and ISO 13485
• Author and review technical documentation for regulatory submissions
• Identify and evaluate new optical components and materials to advance sensing capabilities

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in optical engineering
• Deep expertise in laser interferometry or coherent optical sensing
• Experience developing custom photonic components like laser diodes, PICs, or photodetector arrays
• Proficiency with optical simulation tools (Zemax, COMSOL, or similar)
• Strong experimental background in precision optical alignment and troubleshooting
• Experience working within a regulated industry (medical devices, defence, or semiconductor)
• Solid understanding of laser sources, photodetectors, fibre optics, and optical coatings

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in biophotonics, diffuse optical imaging, or optical coherence tomography
• Experience with miniaturisation of optical systems for wearable hardware
• Familiarity with cleanroom assembly and precision alignment techniques
• Experience with tolerance analysis and DFM for production scale
• Knowledge of FDA regulatory pathways for optical medical devices

Benefits

• Company equity plan
• Salary-sacrifice pension scheme
• Private medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life assurance at 4x annual income
• Comprehensive mental health support
• Unlimited holiday allowance
• Daily lunch vouchers and free snacks/drinks