Senior Optical Fibre Engineer - Advanced Photonics

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 76,500; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Daresbury, United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Optical Fibre Engineer to develop and evaluate advanced optical fibre for high-performance optical systems. Candidates will work on optical modelling and validation of key fibre properties, collaborating with internal experts and external partners.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has significant experience in fibre optics. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary range of £64,000—£76,500 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fibre optics or optical system development.
• Strong understanding of optical fibre behaviour and design tradeoffs.
• Hands-on experience in characterizing optical or fibre properties.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the behaviour and performance of advanced fibre designs.
• Design and execute experiments to measure fibre properties.
• Collaborate with teams to support integration of fibre technologies.

Skills

Fibre optics

Optical modelling

Experimental validation

Communication skills

Education

PhD in photonics, optics, physics, engineering, or related field

Tools

FDTD

Job description

PsiQuantum in Daresbury, United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Optical Fibre Engineer to develop and evaluate advanced optical fibre for high-performance optical systems. Candidates will work on optical modelling and validation of key fibre properties, collaborating with internal experts and external partners.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has significant experience in fibre optics. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary range of £64,000—£76,500 plus benefits.