Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing a new client of ours, a well-established, successful and proactive business operating within the engineering and manufacturing industry.

Currently seeking a Optical Systems Engineer this exciting role represents a great opportunity to join the team. This position requires the individual to have a well-rounded background with a broad knowledge base in fibre-optics, photonics and related technologies. Although you will be working as part of a team, you should be capable of working under your own steam – a self-starter, able to progress & lead on projects and trouble-shoot problems.

Responsibilities:

* Provide technical leadership in the design and development of high-power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and their components

* Ensure projects and programmes meet deadlines, milestones and are within budget

* Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes optical, mechanical and electronic design engineers

* Active involvement and management of prototype build & assembly – including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical / electrical assembly and opto-electronic test

* Develop and execute on test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems, verify compliance to target specifications

* Customer interaction – Engage with customers, negotiate specifications and present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers

* Develop strong working links with technical and business experts across G&H

* Deliver technical reviews and produce management reports resulting from technical activities

Requirements:

* 3+ years relevant experience within the optics/photonics industry with knowledge of optical amplifiers

* Commercial experience in the product development of fibre optics or laser products

* Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules

* Ability to generate proposals and manage the financial and technical aspects of development projects

* Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage customers technically and collaboratively; Comfortable creating and giving technical presentations

* Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy