Senior Optical Design Engineer

Senior Optical Systems Engineer - South West England Leading photonics company seeks a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join our R&D team.
You'll develop cutting-edge fiber optic components, high-power optical amplifiers, and optical transmitter sub-systems across multiple markets.
The role is hybrid although fully remote UK based candidates will be considered Key Responsibilities: Design and develop optical/fiber-optic components and subsystems Lead a small technical team Participate in prototype build & test Collaborate with mechanical and electronic design engineers Manage key project budgets and timelines Requirements: Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred) Experience in high-power fiber lasers/amplifiers, non-linear optics, or photonic integrated circuits Knowledge of fiber-optic and free-space transmission systems Team leadership experience Strong problem-solving abilities Limited travel (