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 &...