Optical Systems Engineer
Lynx Recruitment is working with a leading optics and photonics company, is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to join their Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team in Torquay.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership in the design and development of high-power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and 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
- Manage prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems
- Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification
- Engage with customers, negotiate specifications, and present technical results
Requirements:
- 3+ years of relevant experience in 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
- Ability 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 focus
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