Optical Development Engineer - Fibre & Laser Systems

Advanced Technical Recruitment

Oxford

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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

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.

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