Photonic Hardware Engineer (Hertfordshire)

Practicus
Hertfordshire
1 week ago
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Use your photonics expertise to shape the future of space technology. Join a bold, pioneering team pushing the limits of what's possible.



The Role:

Join a fast-growing, innovation-led space technology organisation where your engineering skillset will directly influence the next generation of satellite communications and instrumentation. As part of a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary engineering team, you’ll take ownership of designing, building, and testing end-to-end photonic hardware for space-based telecommunication payloads, instruments, and sensors.


You'll evaluate space transceivers and engineer scalable, high-volume manufacturing solutions, driving forward high-speed photonic interconnect test systems. Working closely with the Hardware Team Leader and other specialists, you'll help bring advanced photonic concepts to life—from EM design through to test and validation.


Whether you're looking for apermanent hometo grow your career or aninterim rolewhere you can make an immediate impact, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.



What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience in a photonic interconnect engineering role—experience in the Space sector is ideal
  • Strong hands-on background in designing products incorporating SoCs / FPGAs and high-speed photonic interconnects
  • Deep knowledge of photonic technologies and industry advances



Bonus Points for Experience In:

  • Radiation effects on electronics
  • High-reliability design for Space, Military, or Automotive systems
  • Signal integrity and high-speed digital analysis
  • Design for mass manufacture
  • Compliance with environmental, thermal, safety, and EMI/EMC standards
  • Practical use of scripting tools such as Tcl, Python, or Perl



The Details:

  • Available as either apermanent positionor a6-month interim contract
  • Hybrid working model – approx. 2–3 days per week onsite in Hertfordshire
  • Interim contract requires a start byend of May 2025



Why Practicus?

For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with professionals who want to make a real difference. We’re driven by purpose and outcomes—just like you. If you're excited by the opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering transformational space technology, we’d love to hear from you.

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