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:
1. Design and develop world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems
2. Lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals
3. Contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives
4. Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic engineers
5. Prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems
6. Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification
7. Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products
8. Present technical results clearly to internal and external customers
9. Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints
Requirements:
10. Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in a relevant area preferred
11. Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics, and general optics
12. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges
13. Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents
14. Adaptable to rapidly changing design requirements driven by customer needs
15. Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a 'can-do' attitude
16. Strong written and oral communication skills
Benefits:
17. Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH each week
18. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
19. Company pension (6% contribution)
20. Company bonus scheme
21. Health Cash Plan
22. SAYE Scheme