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Optical Systems Design Engineer

Cockington
2 days ago
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Optical Systems Design Engineer

A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Senior Systems Design Engineer to join a leading R&D organisation, specialising in the development of optical systems and components used in aerospace and defence applications.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

This position requires a broad knowledge base in fibre-optics, photonics and related technologies. Although you will be working as part of a team, you should be capable of working independently and be 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. If you are looking for a challenging role where you will have a major input to world leading, innovative products that are marketed worldwide, this could be the job for you!

Main duties include:

Design and development of photonic and/or fibre-optic components, modules and sub-systems
Utilise the companies fibre optic and opto-electronic components to develop cutting edge products, working within a multidisciplinary team that includes mechanical and electronic design engineers
Active involvement in prototype build & test
Present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers Ideal candidates will have the following:

A degree in Engineering or Physics
Broad knowledge base in fibre-optics, photonics and related technologies
Self-starter - capable of working under your own steam
Able to progress projects and trouble-shoot problems with little supervision Competitive Salary is on offer plus excellent company benefits and relocation assistance

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply immediately!

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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