Senior Optics Design Engineer - Fibre Optics

Redline Group Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Optics Design Engineer specializing in fibre optics to join a global leader in electronics. This role offers the chance to develop innovative products, including fibre optic components and high power optical amplifiers, while managing a small team and engaging in project management. With a focus on personal development and long-term career progression, this position is ideal for those passionate about optics and photonics. Join a growing company that values your expertise and offers a dynamic work environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of optical technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics/photonics industry required.
• Hands-on experience with fibre-optic components is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical and fibre-optic components.
• Manage a small team of technical engineers.
• Involvement in prototype build and test.

Skills

Optics Design

Fibre Optics

Photonics

Project Management

Opto-electronic components

Optical Amplifiers

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physics

PhD in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Are you looking for a new Senior Optics Design Engineer - Fibre Optics opportunity based in the Torquay, Devon area?

If you are, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Optics Design Engineer - Fibre Optics based in Devon to join a global leading electronics company specialising in a range of niche markets.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Optics Design Engineer - Fibre Optics who will have the opportunity to work on the development of a range of products including fibre optic components, high power optical amplifiers and optical transmitter sub-systems, with applications across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop optical and fibre-optic components, modules and subsystems
• Exploit fibre optic and opto-electronic components to develop cutting edge products
• Management of a small team of technical engineers
• Active involvement in prototype build & test
• Project management opportunities - plan and manage budgets on key projects

Key Skills/Experience:

• Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias
• Demonstrable relevant experience within the optics/photonics industry
• Commercial experience in the product development of fibre optics or laser products
• Knowledge and experience in optical amplifiers, fibre-optics and photonics
• Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules
• Ability to generate proposals and manage the financial and technical aspects of development projects
• Knowledge & experience in high power fibre lasers/fibre amplifiers, non-linear optics, Photonic Integrated Circuits. Acousto-optics is desirable not essential

This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer personal development & long-term career progression.

To apply for Senior Optics Design Engineer - Fibre Optics based in Torquay, Devon please send your CV to [e-mail] quoting SKK1109, or for more information please call Sophie on 01582 878817 / 07961 158586.