Senior Optical Design Professional

1 month ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Lynx Recruitment Ltd Full time
Optical Components Specialist

A leading optics and photonics company is seeking a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems. They will lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals, and contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems.
  • Lead a team responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals.
  • Contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic engineers.
  • Prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems.
  • Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification.
  • Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products.
  • Present technical results clearly to internal and external customers.
  • Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in a relevant area preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics, and general optics.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges.
  • Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents.
  • Adaptable to rapidly changing design requirements driven by customer needs.
  • Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a 'can-do' attitude.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

Benefits:

  • Hybrid work model with 2 days WFH each week.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension (6% contribution).
  • Company bonus scheme.
  • Health Cash Plan.
  • SAYE Scheme.


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