Senior/ Principal Photonics Engineer DevonSalary: £65,000 - £70,000 (DOE)A global leader in optical design is looking for several new Photonics Engineers to join their rapidly growing R&D team developing products for a multitude of industries. Key Responsibilities:Design and develop world leading fibre-optics and photonic components and devicesBeing apart of a team that shapes a product development strategy that drives business growth and ensures market leading statusCollaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team, including mechanical and electronic design engineers, product engineers, and technicians.Getting hands-on with prototype builds-this means working with fusion rigs, fibre-optic splicing, mechanical/electrical assembly, and opto-electronic testing.Creating and running test plans to make sure components are fully functional and environmental reliability.Supporting design tweaks and managing engineering changes to improve our existing products.Qualifications:Academic Background: A 2:1 or above in Optics, Physics, or Engineering is essential, and if you've got a PhD in a related area, that's even better!Technical Expertise: You should have a good understanding and experience in optical fibres (single-mode, polarisation-maintaining, multi-mode, PCF, and multi-core) and their unique properties. Hands-on experience with glass processing techniques like fibre optic tapering and fusion is desirable.Testing Skills: You'll need to be comfortable with optical testing processes and equipment, with a strong understanding of how to test fibres for performance and durability.Problem-Solving: A natural problem solver, you'll thrive on analysing and addressing complex technical challenges.Process Improvement: Experience designing engineering techniques to maximise yield, reliability, and performance is a big advantage.Organisation & Drive: Well-organised with an eye for detail, you can handle tight deadlines with ease. You're also self-motivate and proactiveCommunication: You're confident communicating at all levels, both written and face-to-face.If you are interested in the position and think you have the skills required as a Photonics Engineer, please don't hesitate to apply.Any questions, contact Sam May at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)