Senior Optical Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Development Engineer Location: Torquay, Devon Salary: Competitive Salary DOE About the Role: Are you ready to make a significant impact in the Optics and Photonics industry? We are seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join our innovative Optics and Fibre Optics R&D team in Torquay. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge fibre-optic amplifier sub-systems for applications in free space optical communications, aerospace, and remote sensing. As part of a global R&D effort, you will play a key role in a brand new project at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. If you're a self-starter with a diverse skill set, looking for a challenging role that offers a wide variety of tasks-from technical design to customer interaction-this could be the perfect fit for you! Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership in designing and developing high-power fibre-optic amplifier sub-systems and components. Ensure projects meet deadlines, milestones, and budget constraints. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of optical, mechanical, and electronic design engineers. Manage and actively participate in prototype builds and assembly, including fibre-optic splicing and opto-electronic testing. Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems, ensuring compliance with specifications. Engage with customers to negotiate specifications and present results clearly to both internal and external stakeholders. Build strong relationships with technical and business experts across the organization. Conduct technical reviews and produce management reports based on technical activities. Ideal Candidate Profile: 3+ years of relevant experience in the optics/photonics industry, particularly with optical amplifiers. Commercial experience in product development for fibre optics or laser products. Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules. Proven ability to generate proposals and manage the financial and technical aspects of development projects. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage customers technically and collaboratively. Comfortable creating and delivering technical presentations. Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics, with a focus on Optics, Photonics, or Fibre Optics. Benefits: Competitive salary and ongoing training. 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays. Company pension with a 6% contribution. Bonus scheme. Health Cash Plan. Referral bonus for bringing friends on board (T's and C's apply)