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Job Title: Principal Photonics Engineer
Location: Torquay, Devon
Salary: Competitive Salary DOE
About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Photonics Engineer to join our dynamic R&D team based in Torquay. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical expert with a strong understanding of optical fibres and their properties, including experience with fusion and tapering methods. In this role, you will lead the development of innovative fibre-optic products for various market segments, including industrial, aerospace & defense, and bio-photonics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop advanced fibre-optic and photonic components and devices using state-of-the-art design tools and experimental testing.
- Enhance and develop fused fibre-optic coupler products.
- Contribute to the product development strategy to meet business growth objectives.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including mechanical and electronic design engineers, product engineers, and technicians.
- Engage in prototype builds, including operating fusion rigs, fibre-optic splicing, mechanical/electrical assembly, and opto-electronic testing.
- Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental qualification of components for high-reliability applications.
- Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products.
- Present findings clearly to both internal teams and external customers.
- Deliver projects on time and within budget.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Degree in Engineering or Physics; a PhD in a relevant area is preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of optical fibres, including single-mode, polarization-maintaining, multi-mode, photonic crystal, and multi-core fibres.
- Experience with glass processing techniques, particularly fibre optic tapering and fusion processes.
- Knowledge of fibre-optics, photonics, and associated material properties.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges.
- Familiarity with optical testing equipment and processes relevant to optical fibres.
- Understanding of reliability issues associated with optical fibre and components, including proof testing and harsh condition aging.
- Ability to devise engineering processes focused on high yield, reliability, and performance.
- Well-organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and autonomous with a proactive approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and ongoing training.
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company pension with a 6% contribution.
- Bonus scheme.
- Health Cash Plan.
