Senior Optical Systems Engineer

IC Resources; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead fibre-optic sub-system development, including high-power optical amplifiers, spanning R&D, prototyping and early-stage production.

You will manage small project teams, collaborate with optical, mechanical and electronic engineers, and support build and test activities from prototype to validation, ensuring on-time delivery and customer-aligned results.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics or photonics development.
• Hands-on work with fibre-optic or laser-based products.
• Ability to manage technical and commercial aspects of development.

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

Fibre-optic design

Optical amplifiers

Project leadership

Customer communication

Test planning

Education

Degree or PhD in Physics/Engineering with optics/photonics focus

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