Senior Optical Systems Engineer

IC Resources; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, including high-power amplifiers and photonic components. The role spans R&D, prototyping and early-stage production, with a focus on delivering robust optical solutions.

You'll manage small project teams, collaborate across optical, mechanical and electronic engineering, and interface with customers on specifications and results.

Qualifications

• Degree or PhD in Physics, Engineering or related field with optics or photonics focus.
• Industry experience in optics, photonics or fibre-optic systems.
• Experience developing fibre-optic or laser-based products.
• Strong knowledge of optical amplifiers and fibre-optic technologies.
• Hands-on experience building and testing optical or opto-electronic systems.
• Experience leading projects or small teams.
• Ability to manage technical and commercial aspects of development work.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, including high-power optical amplifiers
• Manage small project teams and deliver programmes on time and within budget
• Work across multidisciplinary teams including optical, mechanical and electronic engineering
• Support prototype build, assembly and testing of fibre-optic and opto-electronic systems
• Carry out fibre splicing, system integration and lab-based validation
• Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification
• Engage directly with customers on specifications, results and technical direction
• Deliver technical reviews and produce clear project documentation
• Build internal collaboration across engineering and commercial teams

Skills

Optical systems

Fibre optics

Photonics

Project leadership

Lab testing

Technical communication

Education

Physics or Engineering degree

Job description

My client is looking for a Senior Optical Systems Engineer, focused on fibre optic sub-system development. As a Senior Optical Systems Engineer would cover high-power optical amplifiers and photonic systems. This is an exciting opportunity across R&D, prototyping and early-stage production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, including high-power optical amplifiers
• Manage small project teams and deliver programmes on time and within budget
• Work across multidisciplinary teams including optical, mechanical and electronic engineering
• Support prototype build, assembly and testing of fibre-optic and opto-electronic systems
• Carry out fibre splicing, system integration and lab-based validation
• Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification
• Engage directly with customers on specifications, results and technical direction
• Deliver technical reviews and produce clear project documentation
• Build internal collaboration across engineering and commercial teams

Requirements

• Degree or PhD in Physics, Engineering or related field with optics or photonics focus
• Industry experience in optics, photonics or fibre-optic systems
• Experience developing fibre-optic or laser-based products
• Strong knowledge of optical amplifiers and fibre-optic technologies
• Hands‑on experience building and testing optical or opto‑electronic systems
• Experience leading projects or small teams
• Ability to manage technical and commercial aspects of development work
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to customers