Senior Optical Systems Lead — Fibre-Optic Amplifier Subsystems

Vibe Recruit; Torquay; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to lead the Optics and Fibre-Optic R&D initiatives for next-gen fibre-optic technologies. You will drive design, prototyping, and early production, while engaging with customers to shape technical direction and specifications.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate; you will guide a small multidisciplinary team, oversee high-power amplifier sub-systems, and contribute hands-on to testing and integration in a demanding

Qualifications

• Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with an optics/photonics focus.
• Experience in the optics/photonics industry.
• Experience developing fibre-optic or laser products.
• Hands-on fibre-optic component/system testing experience.
• Leadership or project management experience.
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.

Responsabilités

• 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
• Collaborating with optical, mechanical and electronic engineers in a multidisciplinary environment
• Participating 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

Connaissances

Team leadership

Project management

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Prototype testing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Proposal development

Formation

Degree or PhD in Engineering/Physics with optics focus

Description du poste

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to lead the Optics and Fibre-Optic R&D initiatives for next-gen fibre-optic technologies. You will drive design, prototyping, and early production, while engaging with customers to shape technical direction and specifications.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate; you will guide a small multidisciplinary team, oversee high-power amplifier sub-systems, and contribute hands-on to testing and integration in a demanding