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Do you have industrial experience in the Optics / Photonics industry?
Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have a major input to world-leading, innovative products that are marketed worldwide?
Would you like to work on a brand new global project at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility?
This could be the role for you!
We are looking for a Senior Development Engineer with a diverse skill set to join our Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team in the Fibre-Optic Manufacturing centre based in Torquay. As part of a global R&D team, you will be leading the development of a range of products focused on fibre optic amplifier sub-systems for free space optical communications, aerospace, and remote sensing applications. The job will involve a range of tasks related to the design, prototype assembly, and test of fibre-optic and photonics-based components and sub-systems, typically covering TRL4 to TRL7.
This position requires the individual to have a well-rounded background with a broad knowledge base in fibre-optics, photonics, and related technologies. Although you will be working as part of a team, you should be capable of working independently – a self-starter, able to progress & lead on projects and troubleshoot problems. The role offers a wide variety of activity, from technical involvement in initial product concepts, hardware development, customer interaction, and leadership responsibilities.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical leadership in the design and development of high power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and their components.
2. Ensure projects and programmes meet deadlines, milestones, and are within budget.
3. Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes optical, mechanical, and electronic design engineers.
4. Active involvement and management of prototype build & assembly – including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical/electrical assembly, and opto-electronic testing.
5. Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems, verifying compliance to target specifications.
6. Customer interaction – Engage with customers, negotiate specifications, and present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers.
7. Develop strong working links with technical and business experts across G&H.
8. Deliver technical reviews and produce management reports resulting from technical activities.
Ideal Candidates Will Have the Following:
1. 3+ years relevant experience within the optics/photonics industry with knowledge of optical amplifiers.
2. Commercial experience in the product development of fibre optics or laser products.
3. Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules.
4. Ability to generate proposals and manage the financial and technical aspects of development projects.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage customers technically and collaboratively. Comfortable creating and giving technical presentations.
6. Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics, or Fibre optics bias.
As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include:
1. Company pension pays 6%.
2. Company bonus scheme.
3. Health Cash Plan.
4. Bonus for friend referral scheme (T’s and C’s apply).
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