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.