Optical Systems Engineer, Fibre & Photonics R&D

Gooch & Housego PLC; Torquay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Corporate Cash Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gooch & Housego PLC in Torquay is seeking an optical systems design engineer to join the Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team. You will take concepts through prototyping and early production, developing fibre optic sub‑systems, including high‑power amplifier modules for sensing and communications.

The role requires a broad background in optics and photonics, hands‑on build/test experience, and the ability to progress projects independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers and

Qualifications

• Degree or PhD/EngD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias.
• Knowledge and experience with optical amplifiers (preferably high optical power), fibre‑optics and optics / photonics.
• Hands‑on experience building and testing fibre‑optic components, systems or opto‑electronic modules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage customers technically and collaboratively.
• Comfortable creating and giving technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input to the design and development of fibre optic sub‑systems such as high‑power fibre‑optic amplifier subsystems and their components
• Work as part of the team to ensure projects and programmes meet deadlines, milestones and are within budget
• Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes optical, mechanical and electronic design engineers
• Active involvement and management of prototype build & assembly – including fibre‑optic splicing, mechanical / electrical assembly and opto‑electronic test
• Develop and execute on test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems, verify compliance to target specifications
• Engage with customers as required, discuss specifications and present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers
• Contribute to technical reviews and management reports resulting from technical activities

Skills

Optical amplifiers experience

Fibre-optics knowledge

Prototype build & test

Verbal & written communication

Technical presentations

Education

Degree or PhD/EngD in Engineering or Physics with Optics/Photonics or Fibre optics bias

Job description

Gooch & Housego PLC in Torquay is seeking an optical systems design engineer to join the Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team. You will take concepts through prototyping and early production, developing fibre optic sub‑systems, including high‑power amplifier modules for sensing and communications.

The role requires a broad background in optics and photonics, hands‑on build/test experience, and the ability to progress projects independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers and