Join Nanocomp as a full-time Optical Design Engineer in Vantaa, Finland. We are looking for a motivated professional to develop optical waveguides and other diffractive optical components for augmented reality applications. Your background may be in AR waveguides, near-eye displays, diffractive optics, or computational photonics. In this role, you will combine optical design, simulation, and numerical optimization to develop manufacturable designs and validate them against experimental data. You will work with commercial and in-house tools, with responsibilities tailored to your experience. Apply by November 11, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Design and model optical waveguides and diffractive optical components using geometrical, physical, and electromagnetic optics methods
  • Optimize designs to balance optical performance, manufacturing requirements, and product constraints
  • Perform tolerance analyses and parameter studies to improve design robustness
  • Validate simulations against experimental data, investigate discrepancies, and improve designs and modeling methods
  • Develop and improve simulation models, methods, and tools
  • Collaborate with specialists across engineering disciplines to solve optical design and performance challenges

Requirements

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of geometrical and physical optics, including diffraction, interference, polarization, imaging, and light propagation
  • Experience in optical design, numerical simulation, optimization, or computational physics through professional work, research, thesis work, or technical projects
  • Scientific programming experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or a similar language
  • Systematic and solution-oriented approach to complex technical problems
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills in an international and multidisciplinary environment

The following experience is considered an advantage:

  • Design of AR waveguides and diffractive optical elements
  • Ray tracing, RCWA/FMM, Fourier optics, or electromagnetic simulation
  • Use of optical or electromagnetic simulation tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL, or equivalent commercial or research tools
  • Optical metrology or experimental optics

Salary

The salary range for this position is €5,400–€7,000 per month, depending on experience, seniority, and qualifications.

Ready to apply?

For more information about the role, feel free to contact Optical Engineer Maksim Shpak by email at Maksim.Shpak@nanocomp.fi

Please submit your application, including your CV and salary request. Apply by November 11, 2026, using the “APPLY HERE” link. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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Why Nanocomp?

At Nanocomp, you get to work at the forefront of photonics. We design and manufacture customized light guides and optical films based on advanced micro- and nano-optics, used in high-performance displays around the world. As part of the international Radiant Opto-Electronics Group, we combine global reach with the agility of a Finnish expert team. Whether your strengths are in engineering, production or business support, your work has a visible impact here. You will work together with skilled colleagues, share and develop know-how, and grow with a company that is shaping the future of optical technologies.