Senior Photonics Design Engineer - South West England

Global technology company seeks a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to lead development of innovative fiber-optic products for industrial, aerospace & defense, and bio-photonics applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design cutting-edge optical/photonic components and systems
  
  
• Lead team development and performance management
  
  
• Drive product development strategy
  
  
• Collaborate on prototype builds and testing
  
  
• Present to internal and external stakeholders
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred)
  
  
• Extensive knowledge of fiber-optics and photonics
  
  
• Experience with optical design tools (e.g., Zemax)
  
  
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  
  
• Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines
  
  
• Experience in satellite communications, industrial sensing, or biomedical imaging preferred