Senior Optical Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Langham Recruitment Limited Full time
Job Title: Senior Optical Design Engineer

We are supporting a leading organisation in the search for a highly skilled Senior Optical Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay.

Torquay is an attractive location offering an exceptional quality of life, with a blend of seaside charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of optical fibres and their properties, including SM, PM, MM, PCF, and Multi-Core fibres.

A deep knowledge of fibre-optics, photonics, and related material properties is essential. Hands-on experience with glass processing techniques, such as fibre optic tapering and fusion, is also required.

Experience designing high-yield, reliable, and high-performance engineering processes is a significant advantage.

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, and a performance-based company bonus scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop cutting-edge fibre-optic and photonic components and devices using advanced design tools and experimental testing methods.
  • Enhance and innovate fused fibre-optic coupler products.
  • Contribute to a unified product development strategy aligned with business growth objectives.


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