Photonics Specialist

13 hours ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Langham Recruitment Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Photonics Specialist to join our team in Torquay. As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge fibre-optic and photonic components and devices.

Responsibilities:
  1. Design and Development: Utilise advanced design tools and experimental testing methods to create innovative fibre-optic and photonic components.
  2. Product Enhancement: Enhance and innovate fused fibre-optic coupler products to meet business growth objectives.
  3. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electronic, and product engineers, as well as technicians, to achieve project goals.
  4. Prototype Development: Participate hands-on in prototype development, including operating fusion rigs, fibre-optic splicing, mechanical/electrical assembly, and opto-electronic testing.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD in a relevant field is highly desirable).
  • Strong understanding of optical fibres and their properties, including SM, PM, MM, PCF, and Multi-Core fibres.
  • Hands-on experience with glass processing techniques, such as fibre optic tapering and fusion.
  • Deep knowledge of fibre-optics, photonics, and related material properties.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex technical and material challenges.
  • Familiarity with reliability concerns for optical fibres and components, including proof testing, aging under harsh conditions, crack growth, and wear-out modelling.
  • Experience designing high-yield, reliable, and high-performance engineering processes.
  • Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
What We Offer
  • Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Benefits package includes 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, performance-based company bonus scheme, and comprehensive Health Cash Plan.


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