Senior Photonics Design Engineer

G&H Torquay, Devon

Competitive Salary on offer DOE

We are seeking a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Torquay. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set and work within the optics and fibre-optic R&D team. As part of a global effort, you will take a lead on the development of novel fibre-optic based products including components, modules and sub-systems for the industrial, aerospace & defense (A&D) and bio-photonics market segments. As well as leading part of the team, the Senior Photonics Design Engineer will be capable of working under their own initiative – a self-starter, able to progress projects and trouble-shoot problems with little supervision. The role offers a wide variety of activity, from involvement in initial product concepts, hardware development and customer interaction. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team including optical, electronic, and mechanical engineers developing new, cutting-edge products for applications in satellite communications, industrial sensing and biomedical imaging, which will continue to drive and deliver sustained revenue growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

Design and develop world leading optical and photonic components, modules and sub-systems using appropriate design tools and software.

Lead part of the team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals.

Contribute to cohesive product development strategy which provides the site with the market offering to meet business growth objectives.

Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic design engineers as well as Product engineers and technicians.

Active involvement in prototype build – including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical / electrical assembly and opto-electronic test.

Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification of components and systems.

Support design modification and engineering changes to existing products.

Present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers.

Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints.

Your skills, attributes and qualifications will include:

Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in relevant area preferred.

Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics and general optics.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges.

Well organised, with the ability to hit tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.

Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents.

Be adaptable to situations where rapidly changing design requirements are required due to customer needs.

Driven, self-motived and autonomous with a ‘Can-do’ attitude.

Must be able to communicate at all levels both written and oral.

As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension pays 6%

Company bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan