Senior Optical Design Engineer

Senior Optical Systems Engineer - South West England

Leading photonics company seeks a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join our R&D team. You'll develop cutting-edge fiber optic components, high-power optical amplifiers, and optical transmitter sub-systems across multiple markets.

The role is hybrid although fully remote UK based candidates will be considered

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop optical/fiber-optic components and subsystems
• Lead a small technical team
• Participate in prototype build & test
• Collaborate with mechanical and electronic design engineers
• Manage key project budgets and timelines

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred)
• Experience in high-power fiber lasers/amplifiers, non-linear optics, or photonic integrated circuits
• Knowledge of fiber-optic and free-space transmission systems
• Team leadership experience
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Limited travel (<5%)