Optical Systems Design Engineer in Torquay, Devon

Energy Jobline CVL; Torquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Optical Systems Design Engineer to join a top R&D organization in Torquay, UK. This role involves the design and development of innovative optical systems for aerospace and defense applications. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Engineering or Physics and possess a solid understanding of fibre-optics and photonics. Excellent salary and relocation assistance offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Physics required.
• Knowledge in fibre-optics and photonics is essential.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop photonic and fibre-optic components.
• Utilize fibre optic and opto-electronic components for product development.
• Participate in prototype build and testing.
• Present results clearly to internal and external customers.

Skills

Broad knowledge in fibre-optics

Photonics

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Overview

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Role: Optical Systems Design Engineer

A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Senior Systems Design Engineer to join a leading R&D organisation, specialising in the development of optical systems and components used in aerospace and defence applications.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

This position requires a broad knowledge base in fibre-optics, photonics and related technologies. Although you will be working as part of a team, you should be capable of working independently and be a self-starter, able to progress projects and trouble-shoot problems with little supervision. The role offers a wide variety of activity, from involvement in initial product concepts, hardware development and customer interaction. If you are looking for a challenging role where you will have a major input to world leading, innovative products that are marketed worldwide, this could be the job for you!

Main duties

• Design and development of photonic and/or fibre-optic components, modules and sub-systems
• Utilise the companies fibre optic and opto-electronic components to develop cutting edge products, working within a multidisciplinary team that includes mechanical and electronic design engineers
• Active involvement in prototype build & test
• Present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers

Ideal candidates will have the following

• A degree in Engineering or Physics
• Broad knowledge base in fibre-optics, photonics and related technologies
• Self-starter - capable of working under your own steam
• Able to progress projects and trouble-shoot problems with little supervision

Competitive Salary is on offer plus excellent company benefits and relocation assistance

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply immediately!

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