Senior Optical Development Engineer

Advanced Technical Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Onsite work

Job summary

Advanced Technical Recruitment is seeking a Senior Optical Development Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead the design and development of laser/fibre based optoelectronics devices. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering next-generation sensors.

With 5+ years in fibre systems and optical sensors, you will influence the technology roadmap and manage the full product lifecycle from enquiry to delivery. The role is onsite with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in fibre systems and optical sensors.
• Strong understanding of fibre optic alignment techniques and optical interferometric systems.
• Working knowledge of Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of laser/fibre based optoelectronics devices.
• Ensure delivery of complex projects on time and to budget; support the technology roadmap.
• Lead and contribute across all stages of the product life cycle, from enquiry to design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing and delivery.

Skills

Fibre Optics

Optoelectronics

Photonics

Alignment

Design

Simulation

Characterisation

Manufacturing

Electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Optics or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Now is an exciting time to join a growing leading developer of optical fibre based products and systems as their Senior Optical Development Engineer.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Optical Development Engineer who is looking for the next step in their career. You will join a team of multidisciplinary engineers to work on exciting next generation optoelectronics sensors.

You will lead the design and development of laser / fibre based optoelectronics devices.

Ensuring delivery of complex projects is on time and to budget, you will support the development of the technology roadmap.

You will be responsible for leading and working at all stages of the product life cycle, from initial customer enquiry to design, to prototype, sample, test, manufacturing and final delivery to customer.

In this key Senior role, you will enjoy a range of excellent benefits, a competitive salary and an excellent working environment with strong support for further career and personal development.

Experience:

As a Senior Engineer, you should have at least 5 years commercial experience in the development of fibre systems and optical sensors.

You should also have a good understanding of fibre optic alignment techniques, and optical interferometric systems, coupled with a working knowledge of Python.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Optics or a related field is essential.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be resident in the UK and be eligible to live and work in UK, without ever requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.

Salary / benefits:

Depend on Experience, c£60k plus benefits.

Job Term:

Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills:

R&D, Optical Development Engineer, Physics, Photonics, Fibre Optics, Fiber Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Sensors, Design, Development, Qualification, Alignment, Simulation, Characterisation, Electronics, Manufacturing, Characterisation, Labview.