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Senior Optical Design Engineer

Lynx Recruitment Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Torquay, Devon TQ2 5DZ, England

Salary

£90,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading photonics company in South West England is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join their R&D team.
  • The role involves developing advanced fiber optic components and high-power optical amplifiers across various markets.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Physics, with a PhD preferred, and a minimum of several years of relevant experience.
  • The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with fully remote options available for UK-based applicants.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise in high-power fiber lasers and related technologies.

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%)

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