Fiber Optic Development Engineer

Vibe Recruit; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Development Engineer (Fiber Optic Components) 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 and precision mechanical design within a fast-growing high-tech environment.

The position involves managing development projects, transferring designs to pilot lines, and producing technical

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Physics/Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Eng or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant hands-on experience in optics or fibre optics.
• Strong understanding of optical and fibre optics principles.
• Lab experience with optical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects from start to finish with cross-functional teams.
• Develop new products and processes; transfer to pilot line/manufacturing.
• Create technical documentation, reports and process documentation to ISO standards.
• Conduct optical, mechanical and environmental tests using standard equipment.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to optimise performance and manufacturing.
• Hands-on development and validation of fibre-optic components and assemblies.

Skills

2+ years exp

Optics knowledge

Lab experience

Mechanical design

Electronics basics

Data analysis

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSc/MS in Physics/Optics/Photonics or ME

Tools

Interferometers

Optical power meters

Pressure testers

Job description

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Development Engineer (Fiber Optic Components) 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 and precision mechanical design within a fast-growing high-tech environment.

The position involves managing development projects, transferring designs to pilot lines, and producing technical