Optical Engineer

Aimpoint AB is the company that invented and developed the red dot sight, for which we are today the world-leading provider. Aimpoint sights are used in the civilian hunting and shooting markets, as well as by police and military forces. The company has over 570 employees and a turnover of approximately 2,3 billion SEK. Sales in the United States are managed through our American subsidiary, Aimpoint Inc.

Our headquarters are located in Malmö, with production facilities in Malmö and Gällivare.

Aimpoint is part of the Sandberg Development group. For more information about the company, please visit www.aimpoint.com/se

OPTICAL ENGINEER

Aimpoint is a rapidly growing company with an exciting future and this is your chance to join our exciting journey!

As an Optical Engineer within our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of designing sophisticated lenses and optical systems.

About Your Role

You will leverage your expertise in applied physics or optical engineering to design bespoke optical components and sights using advanced ray tracing software. Your comprehensive understanding of optical principles will drive the development of specifications and testing methods for cutting-edge optical subsystems. Collaboration with our development team will be crucial to translate technical concepts into tangible outcomes that align with our vision for innovation in sight development.

What We Expect

Educational and Professional Credentials: With a degree in applied physics, optical engineering, or a related field, you bring 2 to 6 years of hands-on experience in the design and serial development of optical systems.

Deep Optical Knowledge

Your in-depth understanding of lens design, including aberration theory, MTF/PSF, and image quality assessment, is matched with a proven ability to conduct thorough tolerance analyses.

Advanced Software Skills

Proficiency in optical modeling software like Zemax or CODE V is essential, as these tools are integral to our design process.

Design and Testing Expertise

You are adept at designing testing methodologies and prototypes, ensuring the excellence and integrity of our optical components.

Global Perspective

Willingness to travel and engage with suppliers and customers worldwide is key, as your insights will influence both demonstrations and technical discussions.

Preferred Expertise

Your background may also include areas of experience in designing lenses for diamond turning, molding of lenses, or the design of freeform optical surfaces. Experience with diffractive optics, optical coatings and familiarity with non-visible light sensing/technologiesrelevant and relevant ISO standards will be highly regarded. We value hands-on laboratory experience, with lasers and assembly of optical systems. Experience in optical tolerance analysis, including mechanical positional tolerances and defining lens manufacturing to