Fiber Optics R&D Engineer - Design, Test & Validate

Advanced Technical Recruitment; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technical Recruitment is seeking a Development Engineer to join the R&D team, focusing on designing, testing, and developing advanced fiber-optic components and systems.

You will manage projects end-to-end, collaborate across design, purchasing, quality and manufacturing, and help transfer developments to pilot lines or production. A strong grounding in optics, photonics and precision assembly is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of related commercial experience.
• Understanding of optical and fibre optics principles: alignment, coupling, polarization, optical/return loss.
• Hands-on lab experience with optical test equipment and familiarity with mechanical design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects from start to end with design, purchasing, development, quality and manufacturing teams.
• Develop new products and processes and transfer from development to pilot line or manufacturing.
• Generate technical documentation, test reports, and process docs in line with ISO standards.
• Conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental testing using standard equipment.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to optimize product performance and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Fiber optics

Mechanical design

Lab testing

Photonics

Education

BSc in Physics

MSc in Optics/Photonics

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Interferometers

Optical power meters

Environmental test equipment

Job description

Advanced Technical Recruitment is seeking a Development Engineer to join the R&D team, focusing on designing, testing, and developing advanced fiber-optic components and systems.

You will manage projects end-to-end, collaborate across design, purchasing, quality and manufacturing, and help transfer developments to pilot lines or production. A strong grounding in optics, photonics and precision assembly is essential.