Senior Photonics Design Engineer - South West England
Global technology company seeks a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to lead development of innovative fiber-optic products for industrial, aerospace & defence, and bio-photonics applications.
The role is hybrid although fully remote UK based candidates will be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design cutting-edge optical/photonic components and systems
* Lead team development and performance management
* Drive product development strategy
* Collaborate on prototype builds and testing
* Present to internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred)
* Extensive knowledge of fiber-optics and photonics
* Experience with optical design tools (eg, Zemax)
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
* Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines
* Experience in satellite communications, industrial sensing, or biomedical imaging preferred