Senior Development Engineer

3 months ago

Torquay, United Kingdom G&H (Gooch & Housego) Full time

Senior Development Engineer

G&H Torquay, Optics and Fibre Optics

Competitive Salary on offer DOE


Do you have industrial experience the Optics / Photonics industry?

Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have a major input to world leading, innovative products that are marketed worldwide?

Would you like to work on a brand new global project at a state of the art manufacturing facility?

This could be the role for you

We are looking for a Senior Development Engineer with a diverse skill set to join our Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team in the Fibre-Optic Manufacturing centre based in Torquay. As part of a global R&D team, you will be leading the development of a range of products focused on fibre optic amplifier sub-systems for free space optical communications, aerospace and remote sensing applications. The job will involve a range of tasks related to the design, prototype assembly and test of fibre-optic and photonics based components and sub-systems, typically covering TRL4 to TRL7.


This position requires the individual to have a well-rounded background with a broad knowledge base in fibre-optics, photonics and related technologies. Although you will be working as part of a team, you should be capable of working under your own steam – a self-starter, able to progress & lead on projects and trouble-shoot problems. The role offers a wide variety of activity, from technical involvement in initial product concepts, hardware development, customer interaction and leadership responsibilities.


Main responsibilities;

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of high power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and their components

• Ensure projects and programmes meet deadlines, milestones and are within budget

• Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes optical, mechanical and electronic design engineers

• Active involvement and management of prototype build & assembly – including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical / electrical assembly and opto-electronic test

• Develop and execute on test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems, verify compliance to target specifications

• Customer interaction – Engage with customers, negotiate specifications and present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers

• Develop strong working links with technical and business experts across G&H

• Deliver technical reviews and produce management reports resulting from technical activities


Ideal candidates will have the following;

• 3+ years relevant experience within the optics/photonics industry with knowledge of optical amplifiers

• Commercial experience in the product development of fibre optics or laser products

• Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules.

• Ability to generate proposals and manage the financial and technical aspects of development projects.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage customers technically and collaboratively. Comfortable creating and giving technical presentations.

• Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias


As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension pays 6%

• Company bonus scheme

• Health Cash Plan

• Bonus for friend referral scheme (T’s and C’s apply)

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