Senior Optical System Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, including high-power optical amplifiers. You will work within a cross-functional R&D team spanning prototyping and early production, shaping technical directions for customers. You’ll manage small project teams, validate systems in the lab, and translate test results into clear documentation. This position offers hands-on development with direct customer engagement in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems and high-power amplifiers
• Manage small project teams to deliver on time and within budget
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical and electronic engineering colleagues
• Support prototype build, assembly and testing of fibre-optic and opto-electronic systems
• Perform fibre splicing, system integration and lab-based validation
• Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification
• Engage with customers on specifications, results and technical direction
• Deliver technical reviews and produce clear project documentation
• Foster internal collaboration across engineering and commercial teams

Key requirements

• Degree or PhD in Physics, Engineering or related field with optics or photonics focus
• Industry experience in optics, photonics or fibre-optic systems
• Experience developing fibre-optic or laser-based products
• Strong knowledge of optical amplifiers and fibre-optic technologies
• Hands-on experience building and testing optical or opto-electronic systems
• Experience leading projects or small teams
• Ability to manage technical and commercial aspects of development work
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to customers

• strong communication
• leadership and people management
• cross-functional collaboration
• fibre-optic sub-systems design
• high-power optical amplifiers
• photonics

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