Lead Concept Engineer Location: Surrey, UK (Woking) or Ilmenau, Germany Salary: €70,000 per annum (Germany) £60,615 per annum (UK equivalent) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Industry: Optical Engineering Imaging Systems Metrology RandD Innovation About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Lead Concept Engineer to join our Imaging, Metrology and Visualisation Systems Division at either our Surrey (UK) Global HQ or our Ilmenau (Germany) development hub. This is a senior RandD role focused on early-stage concept development, system innovation, and proof-of-concept prototyping for next-generation optical and digital imaging systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping future product strategy by transforming emerging technologies into validated system concepts that progress toward market-ready solutions. If you are passionate about optics, system-level engineering, prototyping, and technical innovation, this role offers genuine freedom to create and influence product direction. Reporting to: Head of Concept Development Key Responsibilities Lead the creation of innovative concepts for next-generation optical, digital and metrology imaging systems Drive system-level thinking to support Group technology and product strategy Design, build and test mock-ups and breadboard prototypes Validate early-stage design concepts and system interactions Conduct competitive analysis and technology benchmarking Identify and integrate emerging technologies into future product roadmaps ..... full job details .....