Senior Photonics Design Engineer
Lynx Recruitment is working with a dynamic optics and photonics company, to recruit a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay.
Key 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
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