Senior Photonics Development Engineer

1 month ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom G&H Full time
Job Title: Senior Photonics Development Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Photonics Development Engineer to join our Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team in the Fibre-Optic Manufacturing centre based in Torquay.

About the Role:
  • 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
Main Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of a range of products focused on fibre optic amplifier sub-systems for free space optical communications, aerospace and remote sensing applications.
  • Design and develop high power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and their components.
  • Manage projects and programmes to ensure they meet deadlines, milestones and are within budget.
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver complex projects.
Requirements:
  • 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.
  • Able 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.
  • Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias.
Salary and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary circa £60,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension pays 6%.
  • Company bonus scheme.
  • Health Cash Plan.
  • SAYE Scheme.
  • Bonus for friend referral scheme (T's and C's apply).


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