Senior Electronics Engineer

Oxford
3 weeks ago
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Senior Electronics Engineer

Oxfordshire – Hybrid

Salary - £70,000 to £80,000

An innovative and fast-growing start-up at the forefront of quantum technologies is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their expanding R&D team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic systems with applications across a range of industries.

Requirements:

5+ years of hands-on electronics experience, with a strong background in designing and characterising optoelectronic systems (industry or academia)
Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Electronics, Photonics, Physics or similar
Ability to thrive in dynamic environments, working autonomously with high attention to detail.
Solid experience in analogue and digital electronics design
Proficient with PCB design software — Altium preferred
Strong understanding of photonics, fibre optics, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
Responsibilities:

Designing and developing complex electronics for optoelectronic systems — including laser drivers — using simulation tools and hands-on testing.
Creating solutions for packaging and integrating photonic components and PICs, including system-in-package designs.
Supporting prototyping efforts including fibre-optic assemblies and test procedures.
Developing and executing rigorous test plans for functional and environmental validation — refining systems through data-driven analysis.
 If you are interested in the position and think you have the skills required as a Senior Electronics Engineer, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Any questions, contact Sam May at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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