Senior Optical Systems Engineer

Vibe Recruit Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Senior Optical Systems Engineer role is for a leading photonics developer, within an Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team. You will drive development from concept to early production, leading a small team and staying hands-on with design, prototype, testing and customer engagement, in a Bath-based setting.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. You will work across disciplines with optical, mechanical and electronic engineers on high-power amplifiers and sub-systems for

Qualifications

• Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with an optics, photonics or fibre-optics focus.
• Experience in the optics/photonics industry.
• Commercial experience developing fibre-optic or laser products.
• Hands-on fibre-optic design, assembly and testing.
• Ability to generate proposals and manage technical and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, including high-power optical amplifiers.
• Lead and manage small project teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical and electronic engineers in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Prototype build and testing, including fibre-optic splicing and opto-electronic testing.
• Engage with customers to negotiate specifications and present results.

Skills

Optics/Photonics

Team leadership

Proposal writing

Project management

Hands-on fibre-optics

Communication skills

Education

Degree or PhD in Engineering/Physics (optics focus)

Job description

Senior Optical Systems Engineer

A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Senior Design Engineer & Team Leader, to join the Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team, for a leading photonics developer and help shape the next generation of fibre-optic technologies.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Shape the Future of Light-Based Technologies

The organisation is at forefront of photonics innovation-designing and delivering optical systems, assemblies and components for the world's most demanding applications. The technologies are trusted everywhere from the deepest oceans to space.

The Opportunity

You'll play a central role in developing advanced fibre-optic sub-systems-from early concept and prototyping through to early-stage production. Current programmes include high-power fibre-optic amplifier sub-systems for free-space optical communications, aerospace & defence, and remote sensing.

You'll lead technical development, guide a small team, and stay hands-on with design, prototype build, testing and customer engagement. This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, complexity and genuine innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership in the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, including high-power optical amplifiers
• Leading and managing small project teams to deliver on time and within budget
• Working closely with optical, mechanical and electronic engineers in a multidisciplinary environment
• Taking an active role in prototype build and assembly, including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical/electrical assembly and opto-electronic testing
• Developing and executing test plans for functional and environmental verification
• Engaging directly with customers-negotiating specifications, presenting results and shaping technical direction
• Delivering technical reviews and producing clear, concise management reports

Skills & Experience

• Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with an optics, photonics or fibre-optics focus
• Current or recent experience in the optics/photonics industry
• Commercial experience developing fibre-optic or laser products
• Strong knowledge of optical amplifiers
• Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components, systems or opto-electronic modules
• Team leadership or project management experience
• Ability to generate proposals and manage both technical and financial aspects of development projects
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to customers and stakeholders