💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Optical System Engineer

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IC Resources
📍 devon, devon, United-Kingdom
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Location
devon, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

My client is looking for a Senior Optical engineer, focused on fibre optic sub-system development. The Senior Optical Engineer would cover high-power optical amplifiers and photonic systems. This is an exciting opportunity across R&D, prototyping and early-stage production.

This is an onsite position based in Devon.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, including high-power optical amplifiers
  • Manage small project teams and deliver programmes on time and within budget
  • Work across multidisciplinary teams including optical, mechanical and electronic engineering
  • Support prototype build, assembly and testing of fibre-optic and opto-electronic systems
  • Carry out fibre splicing, system integration and lab-based validation
  • Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification
  • Engage directly with customers on specifications, results and...