Optical Systems Engineer

Lynx Recruitment is working with a leading optics and photonics company, is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to join their Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team in Torquay.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide technical leadership in the design and development of high-power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and components

* Ensure projects and programmes meet deadlines, milestones and are within budget

* Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes optical, mechanical and electronic design engineers

* Manage prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems

* Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification

* Engage with customers, negotiate specifications, and present technical results

Requirements:

* 3+ years of relevant experience in the optics/photonics industry with knowledge of optical amplifiers

* Commercial experience in the product development of fibre optics or laser products

* Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules

* Ability to generate proposals and manage the financial and technical aspects of development projects

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to engage customers technically and collaboratively

* Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics focus

Benefits:

* Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH each week

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Company pension (6% contribution)

* Company bonus scheme

* Health Cash Plan

* SAYE Scheme