Senior Optical Design Engineer

Senior Optical Systems Engineer - South West England

Leading photonics company seeks a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join our R&D team. You'll develop cutting-edge fiber optic components, high-power optical amplifiers, and optical transmitter sub-systems across multiple markets.

The role is hybrid although fully remote UK based candidates will be considered

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop optical/fiber-optic components and subsystems


• Lead a small technical team


• Participate in prototype build & test


• Collaborate with mechanical and electronic design engineers


• Manage key project budgets and timelines

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred)


• Experience in high-power fiber lasers/amplifiers, non-linear optics, or photonic integrated circuits


• Knowledge of fiber-optic and free-space transmission systems


• Team leadership experience


• Strong problem-solving abilities


• Limited travel (<5%)