Langham Recruitment | Principal Photonics Engineer

Langham Recruitment
Crook of Devon
3 months ago
Applications closed

Principal Photonics Engineer | Torquay | Optoelectronics | Photonics


Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Langham Recruitment are supporting a leading optics and photonics organisation in their search for aPrincipal Photonics Engineerto join their team in Torquay.

Relocation packages and support are available and there is ongoing support to shape candidates to the full spectrum of the role.

Torquay is an incredible location providing exceptional quality of life. Located on the stunning English Riviera, Torquay offers a blend of seaside charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities.You'd be joining a global leader in high-performance photonics and precision motion technologies. Known for its innovative approach, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions across various industries, including aerospace, defence, industrial, and biomedical sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop cutting-edge fibre-optic and photonic components and devices using advanced design tools and experimental testing methods.
  • Enhance and innovate fused fibre-optic coupler products.
  • Contribute to a unified product development strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electronic, and product engineers, as well as technicians.
  • Participate hands-on in prototype development, including operating fusion rigs, fibre-optic splicing, mechanical/electrical assembly, and opto-electronic testing.
  • Create and implement test plans for functional and environmental qualification of components for high-reliability applications.
  • Support design modifications and engineering changes for existing products.

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD in a relevant field is highly desirable).
  • Strong understanding of optical fibres and their properties, including SM, PM, MM, PCF, and Multi-Core fibres.
  • Hands-on experience with glass processing techniques, such as fibre optic tapering and fusion.
  • Deep knowledge of fibre-optics, photonics, and related material properties.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex technical and material challenges.
  • Expertise in optical testing processes and equipment for optical fibres.
  • Familiarity with reliability concerns for optical fibres and components, including proof testing, aging under harsh conditions, crack growth, and wear-out modelling (e.g., FIT rates).
  • Experience designing high-yield, reliable, and high-performance engineering processes.
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • 6% employer pension contribution
  • Performance-based company bonus scheme
  • Comprehensive Health Cash Plan

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