Principle Photonic Engineer

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Diamond Search Recruitment is thrilled to represent our client in recruiting for aPrincipal Photonics Engineer.Global leader in optical design, testing, and manufacturing, providing cutting-edge optical systems and components for demanding applications. We are seeking a Principal Photonics Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Devon.

The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set and work within the optics and fibre-optic R&D team. You will be a technical expert, with a comprehensive understanding of optical fibres and their properties, experienced with optical fibre fusion and tapering methods. Leading on the development of novel fibre-optic based products including high-reliability components and devices for the industrial, aerospace & defence (A&D) and bio-photonics market segments. You will be capable of working under your 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, product development and customer interaction. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary and cross-functional team developing new, cutting-edge products for applications in terrestrial and space-based optical 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 fibre-optic and photonic components and devices using appropriate design tools and experimental tests.
  • Develop and enhance our fused fibre-optic coupler products.
  • 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 builds including operating fusion rigs, fibre-optic splicing, mechanical/electrical assembly and opto-electronic tests.
  • Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental qualification of components for high-reliability applications.
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive understanding of optical fibres and their properties, including single-mode SM, PM, MM, PCF, Multi-Core.
  • Experience in glass processing techniques e.g. fibre optic tapering and fusion processes.
  • Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics and associated materials properties.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical and materials challenges.
  • In-depth knowledge of optical testing equipment and processes in relation to optical fibres.
  • Knowledge of reliability issues associated with optical fibre and components, including understanding of proof testing, harsh condition aging, crack growth etc. and familiarity with wear-out modelling, FIT rates.
  • Ability to devise engineering process techniques aimed at high yield, reliability and performance requirements.
  • Well organised, with the ability to hit tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Driven, self-motivated and autonomous with a Can-do attitude.
  • Must be able to communicate at all levels both written and oral.

For a confidential discussion please contact us today! Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.

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