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Optical Design Engineer - PhD

Redline Group Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Torquay, Devon TQ2 8ET, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optical Design Engineer - PhD based in Torquay, Devon to join a leading global electronics company.
  • The role involves designing and developing optical and fibre-optic components, managing a small technical team, and engaging in prototype build and testing.
  • Candidates should have a PhD in Engineering or Physics with a focus on Optics, Photonics, or Fibre optics, along with commercial experience in product development.
  • Knowledge of optical amplifiers and hands-on experience with fibre-optic components are essential, with additional skills in high power fibre lasers being desirable.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development and long-term career progression.

Are you looking for a new Optical Design Engineer - PhD opportunity based in the Torquay, Devon area?

If you are, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optical Design Engineer - PhD based in Devon to join a global leading electronics company specialising in a range of niche markets. This presents the opportunity to work on the development of a range of products including fibre optic components, high power optical amplifiers and optical transmitter sub-systems, with applications across multiple markets

The key responsibilities of this Optical Design Engineer - PhD is:

  • Design and develop optical and fibre-optic components, modules and subsystems
  • Exploit fibre optic and opto-electronic components to develop cutting edge products
  • Management of a small team of technical engineers
  • Active involvement in prototype build & test
  • Project management opportunities - plan and manage budgets on key projects

Key skills/experience for this Optical Design Engineer - PhD job:

  • Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias
  • Commercial experience in the product development of fibre optics or laser products
  • Knowledge and experience in optical amplifiers, fibre-optics and photonics
  • Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules
  • Knowledge & experience in high power fibre lasers/fibre amplifiers, non-linear optics, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Acousto-optics is desirable not essential

This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer personal development & long-term career progression.

To apply for this Optical Design Engineer - PhD based in Torquay, Devon please send your CV to quoting SKK1108, or for more information please call Sophie on / .

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