Senior Optics Design Engineer

Redline Group Ltd

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Are you looking for a new Senior Optics Design Engineer career opportunity that can offer remote working?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Optics Design Engineer, remote working, to join a global leading electronics company specializing in a range of niche markets.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Optics Design Engineer who will have the opportunity to work on the development of a range of products including fibre optic components, high power optical amplifiers, and optical transmitter sub-systems, with applications across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop optical and laser components, modules, and subsystems.
Exploit fibre optic and opto-electronic components to develop cutting-edge products.
Active involvement in prototype build & test and NPI.
Lens design and lens data documentation.
Assembly process development.

Key Skills/Experience:

Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics, or Fibre optics bias.
Provable relevant experience within the optics/photonics industry.
Commercial experience in the product development of optoelectronics or laser products.
Knowledge and experience in optical amplifiers, fibre-optics, and photonics.
Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules.

This is a great chance to join a global and industry-leading company that can offer personal development & long-term career progression.

To apply for the Senior Optics Design Engineer position, please send your CV to [emailprotected] quoting SKK1167, or for more information, please call Sophie on / .

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