Main responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership in the design and development of high-power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and their 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
Active involvement and management of prototype build & assembly – including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical / electrical assembly and opto-electronic test
Develop and execute on test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems, verify compliance to target specifications
Customer interaction – Engage with customers, negotiate specifications and present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers
Develop strong working links with technical and business experts across G&H
Deliver technical reviews and produce management reports resulting from technical activities
Ideal candidates will have the following:
3+ years relevant experience within 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; Comfortable creating and giving technical presentations
Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias