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