{"data":{"id":68637,"slug":"optical-engineer","type":"job","title":"Optical Engineer","description":"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.\n\nOur headquarters are located in Malm\u00f6, with production facilities in Malm\u00f6 and G\u00e4llivare.\n\nAimpoint is part of the Sandberg Development group. For more information about the company, please visit www.aimpoint.com\/se\n\nOPTICAL ENGINEER\nAimpoint is a rapidly growing company with an exciting future and this is your chance to join our exciting journey!\n\nAs an Optical Engineer within our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of designing sophisticated lenses and optical systems.\n\nAbout Your Role\nYou will leverage your expertise in applied physics or optical engineering to design custom 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.\n\nWhat We Expect\nEducational 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.\n\nDeep Optical Knowledge\nYour 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.\n\nAdvanced Software Skills\nProficiency in optical modeling software like Zemax or CODE V is essential, as these tools are integral to our design process.\n\nDesign and Testing Expertise\nYou are adept at designing testing methodologies and prototypes, ensuring the excellence and integrity of our optical components.\n\nGlobal Perspective\nWillingness to travel and engage with suppliers and customers worldwide is key, as your insights will influence both demonstrations and technical discussions.\n\nPreferred Expertise\nYour 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\/technologies 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 tolerances.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\u00b7 Learn the full product range and our design philosophy.\n\u00b7 Be involved early in projects, from concept creation to prototype evaluation.\n\u00b7 Address quality and deviation issues in collaboration with purchasing and production.\n\u00b7 Work in a dynamic, agile team where your contribution has a real impact.\n\nIf you are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to a team that's making significant strides in optical engineering, we would love to hear from you.\n\nWe value the ability to work independently and in a team, initiative and engagement. Having the ability to work creatively, analytically and in a structured manner in a problem-solving environment is seen as a given for the role.\n\nThe salary range for an Optical Engineer is SEK 50,000\u201365,000 depending on experience and qualifications.\n\nWhy Aimpoint?\nWe are driven by our core values: Performance, Innovation, and Commitment! - and we believe you are too!\nJust like us, you enjoy having fun at work and find interaction with others both challenging and rewarding. Collaboration with colleagues and customers is a natural part of the job.\n\nYou can apply quickly and easily through our career page.\n\nQuestions?\nFeel free to contact P&C Sr Recruiting Specialist, Sofie Selind, at: sofie.selind@aimpoint.com\n\nApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis - so don't delay!\n\nLearn more about us and how we handle your personal data on our website.\n\nImportant Information\nAimpoint is part of Sweden's defense industry, and our operations are subject to regulations concerning security protection, military equipment, and export control. Due to these regulations, a background check is always performed for candidates applying for all types of positions within our organization before employment.\n\nFor positions involving participation in security-sensitive operations or placement in security-classified roles, this check will include a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) before employment decisions are made. For some tasks in security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is also required.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Optical Engineer","description_original":"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.\n\nOur headquarters are located in Malm\u00f6, with production facilities in Malm\u00f6 and G\u00e4llivare.\n\nAimpoint is part of the Sandberg Development group. For more information about the company, please visit www.aimpoint.com\/se\n\nOPTICAL ENGINEER\nAimpoint is a rapidly growing company with an exciting future and this is your chance to join our exciting journey!\n\nAs an Optical Engineer within our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of designing sophisticated lenses and optical systems.\n\nAbout Your Role\nYou 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.\n\nWhat We Expect\nEducational 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.\n\nDeep Optical Knowledge\nYour 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.\n\nAdvanced Software Skills\nProficiency in optical modeling software like Zemax or CODE V is essential, as these tools are integral to our design process.\n\nDesign and Testing Expertise\nYou are adept at designing testing methodologies and prototypes, ensuring the excellence and integrity of our optical components.\n\nGlobal Perspective\nWillingness to travel and engage with suppliers and customers worldwide is key, as your insights will influence both demonstrations and technical discussions.\n\nPreferred Expertise\nYour 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 tolerances.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\u00b7 Learn the full product range and our design philosophy.\n\u00b7 Be involved early in projects, from concept creation to prototype evaluation.\n\u00b7 Address quality and deviation issues in collaboration with purchasing and production.\n\u00b7 Work in a dynamic, agile team where your contribution has a real impact.\n\nIf you are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to a team that's making significant strides in optical engineering, we would love to hear from you.\n\nWe value, the ability to work independently and in a team, initiative and engagement. Having the ability to work creatively, analytically and structured in a problem-solving environment is seen as a given for the role.\n\nThe salary range for an Optical Engineer is SEK 50,000\u201365,000 depending on experience and qualifications.\n\nWhy Aimpoint?\nWe are driven by our core values: Performance, Innovation, and Commitment! - and we believe you are too!\nJust like us, you enjoy having fun at work and find interaction with others both challenging and rewarding. Collaboration with colleagues and customers is a natural part of the job.\n\nYou can apply quickly and easily through our career page.\n\nQuestions?\nFeel free to contact P&C Sr Recruiting Specialist, Sofie Selind, at: sofie.selind@aimpoint.com\n\nApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis - so don\u2019t delay!\n\nLearn more about us and how we handle your personal data on our website.\n\nImportant Information\nAimpoint is part of Sweden's defense industry, and our operations are subject to regulations concerning security protection, military equipment, and export control. Due to these regulations, a background check is always performed for candidates applying for all types of positions within our organization before employment.\n\nFor positions involving participation in security-sensitive operations or placement in security-classified roles, this check will include a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) before employment decisions are made. For some tasks in security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is also required.","available_locales":["en"],"price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":true,"location":{"address":"J\u00e4gershillgatan 15","full_address":null,"city":"Malm\u00f6","country":"SE","latitude":55.57242914973,"longitude":13.05270812079},"metadata":{"region":"Sk\u00e5ne l\u00e4n","duration":"Tills vidare","employer":"Aimpoint AB","postcode":"21375","positions":1,"profession":"Production designer\/Produktionsdesigner","salary_type":"Fast m\u00e5nads- vecko- eller timl\u00f6n","employer_url":"https:\/\/karriar.aimpoint.se","scope_of_work":"100\u2013100 %","working_hours":"Heltid","employment_type":"full_time","occupation_field":"Kultur, media, design","employer_workplace":"Aimpoint AB","experience_required":true,"employment_type_label":"Vanlig anst\u00e4llning"},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":7,"ai_views_count":18,"bot_views_count":0,"ai_vendor_counts":{"meta":4,"other":5,"openai":5,"anthropic":4},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":null,"owner_email":"sofie.selind@aimpoint.com","images":[],"published_at":"2026-05-22T13:02:15+00:00","expires_at":"2026-11-18T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-06-21T04:57:38+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-22T02:50:37+00:00"}}