Development Engineer

Advanced Technical Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technical Recruitment seeks a Development Engineer for optical technologies in Oxfordshire. The role focuses on leading optical development from concept to full manufacture, translating customer requirements into detailed specs and maintaining comprehensive engineering documentation.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and test teams, work closely with customers and suppliers, and maintain high safety and organization standards on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, optics or related field is essential.
• Experience with Zemax optical design software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical delivery of laser, detector and fibre-based devices from concept to manufacture.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specs and achievable goals.
• Design and develop optical products per company standards and document results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to refine requirements.
• Hands-on debugging, vendor coordination, and maintaining safe, organized workspaces.

Skills

R&D

Optical development

Physics

Photonics

Fibre Optics

Fiber Optics

Optoelectronics

Optical sensors

Design

Development

Qualification

Alignment

Simulation

Characterisation

Electronics

Manufacturing

LabVIEW

Zemax

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Optics/Electronics

Tools

Zemax

Job description

Development Engineer - Optical Technologies - Oxfordshire - LM1261

Salary / benefits: Depend on Experience, c£45-£60k plus benefits.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Job Outline:

My client, who is a market leading developer of optical fibre-based products and systems, now requires a further Development Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire.

As the successful candidate, you will support complex technical projects ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with company processes.

You will lead the optical delivery of new laser, detector, and fibre-based optoelectronic devices and systems, from initial concept through to full manufacture.

Within the role, you will engage directly with customers to understand their real requirements, translating ideas and objectives into clear technical specifications and achievable project goals.

You will then design and develop optical products in line with company standards and customer needs, as well as producing and maintaining detailed engineering documentation and records as per company procedures.

Whilst focussing on optical development, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test), as well as working in close relationship with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and refine requirements.

You will take a proactive, “hands-on” approach: debugging a test setup, coordinating with vendors, streamlining processes, etc, as well as maintain equipment and workspace to the highest standards of safety and organization.

Experience:

As the successful candidate, you should also have a good understanding of fibre optic, laser or sensor development, ideally with experience of zemax optical design software.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Electronics, Optics or a related field is essential.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be resident in the UK and be eligible to live and work in UK, without ever requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.

Salary / benefits: Depend on Experience, c£45-60k plus benefits.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills:

R&D, Optical Development Engineer, Physics, Photonics, Fibre Optics, Fiber Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Sensors, Design, Development, Qualification, Alignment, Simulation, Characterisation, Electronics, Manufacturing, Characterisation, Labview