Photonics Engineer

  • Torquay
  • Allegis Group

Your responsibilities will include:



The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Design and develop world leading optical and photonic components, modules and sub-systems using appropriate design tools and software.


Lead part of the team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals.


Contribute to cohesive product development strategy which provides the site with the market offering to meet business growth objectives.


Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic design engineers as well as Product engineers and technicians.


Active involvement in prototype build – including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical / electrical assembly and opto-electronic test.


Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification of components and systems.


Support design modification and engineering changes to existing products.


Present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers.


Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints.


Your skills, attributes and qualifications will include:


Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in relevant area preferred.


Knowledge and experience in fibre-optics, photonics and general optics.


Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges.


Well organised, with the ability to hit tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.


Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents.


Be adaptable to situations where rapidly changing design requirements are required due to customer needs.


Driven, self-motived and autonomous with a ‘Can-do’ attitude.


Must be able to communicate at all levels both written and oral.