Senior Photonics Design Engineer

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Torquay
1 year ago
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Senior Photonics Design Engineer

Lynx Recruitment is working with a dynamic optics and photonics company, to recruit a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems Lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals Contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic engineers Prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products Present technical results clearly to internal and external customers Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in a relevant area preferred Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics, and general optics Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents Adaptable to rapidly changing design requirements driven by customer needs Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a 'can-do' attitude Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits:

Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH each week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension (6% contribution) Company bonus scheme Health Cash Plan SAYE Scheme

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