Senior Photonics Design Engineer

Lynx Recruitment is working with a dynamic optics and photonics company, to recruit a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design and develop world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems

* Lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals

* Contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives

* Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic engineers

* Prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems

* Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification

* Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products

* Present technical results clearly to internal and external customers

* Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints

Requirements:

* Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in a relevant area preferred

* Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics, and general optics

* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges

* Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents

* Adaptable to rapidly changing design requirements driven by customer needs

* Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a 'can-do' attitude

* Strong written and oral communication skills

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