Principal Photonics Engineer

A global leader in photonic engineering is currently seeking an experienced Principal Photonics Engineer to join their offices in Torquay, Devon. Our Client provides optical systems, assemblies and components for variety of applications across aerospace, defence, life science and telecoms.

As they are expanding their Fibre Optic R&D team in Torquay, Devon, they are now looking for an experienced Principal Photonics Engineer to join their global team. As a Principal Photonics Engineer, you will be a technical expert, leading 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. As a Principal Photonics Engineer you will be involved from initial product concepts to product development and customer interaction.

Skills required for this Principal Photonics Engineer in Torquay, Devon:

• A degree in Engineering or Physics and relevant experience within the optics/photonics industry


• Comprehensive understanding of optical fibres and their properties


• Experience in glass processing techniques e.g. fibre optic tapering and fusion processes


• Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics and associated materials properties


• Ability to devise engineering process techniques aimed at high yield, reliability and performance requirements


• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage customers technically and collaboratively

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.

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If you are looking for a challenging role where you will have a major input to world leading, innovative products please apply for this exciting Principal Photonics Engineer role in Torquay, Devon now.