Job Description - Optical Engineer

Optical Engineer – Fiber Optic Technologies – Oxfordshire – LM1258

Salary / benefits: Depend on Experience, c£45-£60k plus benefits.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Job Outline:

My client, who is a market leading developer of optical fibre-based products and systems, now requires an Optical Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire.

Working as part of a team of multidisciplinary engineers, you will work on the development of exciting next generation optoelectronics sensors.

Within the role you will support the development of laser, detector and fibre based optoelectronic devices and systems from initial requirements through to manufacture.

You will also support the delivery of technically complex projects on time and to budget and in line with company processes, as well as building and testing of sample products for proving and evaluation.

In addition to this you will also produce the relevant engineering paperwork/records and liaise with both customers and supply chain as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology leader.

Experience:

As an Optical Engineer, you should have at least 3 years commercial experience in the development of fibre systems and optical sensors.

You should also have a good understanding of fibre optic alignment techniques, and optical interferometric systems, coupled with a working knowledge of Python.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, Electronics, Optics or a related field is essential.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be resident in the UK and be eligible to live and work in UK, without ever requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.

Salary / benefits: Depend on Experience, c£45-60k plus benefits.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills: R&D, Optical Development Engineer, Physics, Photonics, Fibre Optics, Fiber Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Sensors, Design, Development, Qualification, Alignment, Simulation, Characterisation, Electronics, Manufacturing, Characterisation, Labview
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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