Fiber Optic Development Engineer

Vibe Recruit; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Development Engineer to join the R&D team at a specialist fibre optic equipment manufacturer. The role focuses on designing, testing, and developing advanced fiber-optic components and systems, offering hands-on experience in optical technologies, precision mechanical design, and product development.

You will manage projects from concept to pilot line, transfer processes to manufacturing, generate technical documentation, and perform optical and environmental testing

Qualifications

• BSc/MS in Physics, Optics/Photonics or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of optics and fibre optics concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects from start to finish with cross-functional teams.
• Develop new products and transfer to pilot line or manufacturing.
• Generate documentation and test reports per ISO standards.
• Conduct optical, mechanical and environmental testing with standard equipment.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to optimise performance and processes.
• Hands-on development and validation of fibre-optic components and assemblies.

Skills

Optics/Photonics

Mechanical design

Lab experience

Data analysis

Teamwork

Technical reporting

Education

BSc/MS Physics/Optics/Photonic or Mechanical Eng

Tools

Interferometers

Optical power meters

Pressure testers

Job description

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Development Engineer to join the R&D team at a specialist fibre optic equipment manufacturer. The role focuses on designing, testing, and developing advanced fiber-optic components and systems, offering hands-on experience in optical technologies, precision mechanical design, and product development.

You will manage projects from concept to pilot line, transfer processes to manufacturing, generate technical documentation, and perform optical and environmental testing