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