Optical Systems Engineer: Fibre Metrology & Automation

University of South Hampton

Southampton

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Southampton's Hollow Core Fibre Group seeks an Optical Engineer to develop advanced optical fibre characterisation capabilities supporting world-leading research and industrial programmes.

The role combines experimental physics, optical metrology, automation, software development, data acquisition, reliability testing and data analysis. You will design, implement and improve measurement systems and communicate complex results to researchers and partners.

Qualifications

Significant experience in photonics, optical fibres, experimental physics, or a related technical discipline.
Experience designing, implementing, or improving complex measurement systems.
Experience developing software for instrument control, data acquisition, and data processing using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent.
Ability to interpret complex experimental datasets and report findings clearly.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement bespoke optical measurement systems for hollow-core fibre characterisation.
Develop and deploy new characterisation techniques and measurement capabilities.
Create and maintain automated experimental systems using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW or similar.
Develop software for instrument control, data acquisition, and processing.
Create uncertainty models, calibration procedures, and measurement budgets.
Evaluate and report complex experimental data to researchers and industry partners.
Lead reliability testing and qualification programmes for fibre-optic components and systems.
Train researchers and colleagues and share technical knowledge.
Contribute to the development of future laboratory capabilities and methodologies.