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Senior Photonics Design Engineer

Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 19 hours
Location

Torquay, Devon TQ2 8ET, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A global technology company in South West England is seeking a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative fiber-optic products.
  • This hybrid role allows for fully remote candidates based in the UK to apply.
  • Applicants are required to have a degree in Engineering or Physics, with a PhD preferred, and extensive knowledge of fiber-optics and photonics.
  • Experience with optical design tools such as Zemax and a background in satellite communications, industrial sensing, or biomedical imaging is preferred.
  • The position offers a salary of £60,000 to £75,000 and requires several years of relevant experience.

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 & defense, and bio-photonics applications.

This is a hybrid role but fully remote UK based candidates will be seriously 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 (e.g., 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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.