Optics Design Specialist

3 days ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Lynx Recruitment Ltd Full time
Company Overview

Lynx Recruitment Ltd is a leading recruitment agency specialising in the placement of top talent in the optics and photonics sector.

Salary and Benefits

We are offering a competitive salary package including £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits such as hybrid work model, 25 days holiday, company pension, bonus scheme, health cash plan and SAYE scheme.

Job Description

As a Senior Photonics Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems. You will lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals, contribute to product development strategy and business growth objectives, and prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems.

You will develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification, support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products, and present technical results clearly to internal and external customers.

Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 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
Benefits
  • Hybrid work model 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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