Optical Systems Engineer - Photonics & Fibre

G&H (Gooch & Housego); Hele; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Corporate Cash Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gooch & Housego in Torquay, Devon, is seeking an optical systems design engineer to join the Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team. You will work from concept and prototyping through to early production of fibre optic sub-systems.

The role calls for a strong background in optical amplifiers, fibre optics and photonics, plus hands‑on experience building and testing fibre‑optic components, systems or modules. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and engage customers to discuss

Qualifications

• Degree or PhD/EngD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias.
• Knowledge and experience with optical amplifiers, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the design and development of fibre optic sub-systems and components.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines, milestones and budgets.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of optical, mechanical and electronic engineers.
• Lead prototype build and assembly including fibre-optic splicing and opto-electronic tests.
• Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems.
• Engage with customers to discuss specifications and present results clearly.

Skills

Optical amplifiers knowledge

Fibre‑ optics

Photonic components testing

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Gooch & Housego in Torquay, Devon, is seeking an optical systems design engineer to join the Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team. You will work from concept and prototyping through to early production of fibre optic sub-systems.

The role calls for a strong background in optical amplifiers, fibre optics and photonics, plus hands‑on experience building and testing fibre‑optic components, systems or modules. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and engage customers to discuss