Optics Engineer

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Opto-Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role will provide technical design expertise for opto-electronic product development, as well as supporting manufacture, new product introduction, and process optimisation.

Main responsibilities

• Define, design and develop opto-electronic products and solutions for harsh environment applications, including high temperature
• Mechanical model design (2D, 3D) and simulation including stress and thermal analysis
• Mechanical design to define and develop optical fibre interconnect and coupling solutions; design and integration of custom product enclosures to achieve robust and hermetic packaging solutions
• Mechanical design of various tools and jigging to support manufacture processes
• Input to define product specifications, engineering packages and to assist in generating manufacture documentation and configuration
• Assist in set up of prototype manufacture equipment and processes, including carrying out and overseeing first off trials and assembly

Education/qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline

Experience

• Strong opto-mechanical background and manufacture experience
• Highly experienced user of 2D & 3D mechanical CAD and simulation for complex design and analysis
• Product design and optimisation for volume manufacture
• Good awareness of manufacture processes and equipment related to fibre products manufacture
• Working knowledge of materials and technologies related to ceramic and thick film, MCM and PCB based solutions
• Expert user in SolidWorks CAD or equivalent
• High reliability microelectronics product design (preferably AS9100, MIL-PRF-38534)

Competencies

• Microsoft Office tools
• Possess a high degree of self-motivation
• Successful history of building collaborative working relationships
• Excellent project management abilities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Creative approach for generating new ideas

Other requirements

• Some travel may be required
• SC clearance or ability to obtain

What we can offer you

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

About us

Spectrum Control is a global leader in managing and controlling the electromagnetic spectrum. We make the invisible electromagnetic spectrum visible and controllable with our industry-leading capabilities.

The work we do is important. Whether that's developing solutions used in defence applications that help to protect the UK and partners, to supporting technology for next generation satellite communication, space exploration and deep well drilling, Spectrum Control makes a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities