Optical Systems Engineer

IC Resources; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking an Optical Engineer specializing in laser communication systems for an on-site role in Oxford. You will design optical and photonic subsystems, define requirements and perform trade studies across R&D, testing and system development.

The position involves hands-on lab work, breadboard testing to validate simulations, assembly and integration of optical sub-systems, and collaboration with suppliers on component selection to meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• Experience defining requirements and performing trade studies for optical systems.
• Strong optical design experience using Zemax or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with lasers, detectors, modulators and fibre/free-space optics.
• Practical lab experience building and testing optical systems.
• Understanding of optical system performance and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Design optical and photonic sub-systems for laser communication applications.
• Define system requirements and perform trade-off analysis between performance and cost.
• Model and optimise optical systems including tolerancing.
• Conduct breadboard testing to validate simulation results.
• Assemble, integrate and test optical sub-systems.
• Support system-level testing and field trials.
• Work with suppliers on optical component selection and specification.
• Provide technical input and support subsystem development activities.

Skills

Optical design

Trade studies

Requirements definition

Problem solving

Lab testing

Tools

Zemax

Job description

My client is looking for an Optical Engineer focused on laser communication systems. This position covers optical design and assembly integration. The ideal Optical Engineer would have the opportunity to work across R&D, testing and system development.

This is an onsite position based in Oxford.

Responsibilities

• Design optical and photonic sub-systems for laser communication applications
• Define system requirements and perform trade-off analysis between performance and cost
• Model and optimise optical systems including tolerancing
• Conduct breadboard testing to validate simulation results
• Assemble, integrate and test optical sub-systems
• Support system-level testing and field trials
• Work with suppliers on optical component selection and specification
• Provide technical input and support subsystem development activities

Requirements

• Experience defining requirements and performing trade studies for optical systems
• Strong optical design experience using Zemax or similar tools
• Hands-on experience with lasers, detectors, modulators and fibre/free-space optics
• Practical lab experience building and testing optical systems
• Understanding of optical system performance and trade-offs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills