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:

• Design and develop world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems
• Lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals
• Contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic engineers
• Prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems
• Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification
• Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products
• Present technical results clearly to internal and external customers
• Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in a relevant area preferred
• Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics, and general optics
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges
• Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents
• Adaptable to rapidly changing design requirements driven by customer needs
• Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a 'can-do' attitude
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits:

• Hybrid work model - 2 days WFH each week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension (6% contribution)
• Company bonus scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• SAYE Scheme