Senior Optical Engineer

A global leading technology organisation based in Hampshire are seeking an academically qualified Senior Optical Engineer to join their expanding R&D facility.

As a Senior Optical Engineer you will be responsible for researching, designing, developing and manufacturing prototype laser systems and equipment, owning several laser projects concurrently. You will ensure constant communication with related areas of the business, supporting sales, customers, purchasing and manufacturing, to be able to oversee successful transfer of processes to production.

Some of the responsibilities of the Senior Optical Engineer based in Hampshire:

- Take ownership of new laser product development activities from concept to transfer to production; work with other Engineers (optical, mechanical, electronics and the customers) to define and agree on requirements, develop designs and innovative technical solutions.

- Work with and motivate small project teams to enable them to optimise their effectiveness.

- Design and run experiments, feasibility studies and assembly and testing of prototypes, identifying problems and applying new and innovative solutions.

Skills/Experienced needed from the Senior Optical Engineer:

- PhD level degree or equivalent experience in a research environment in physics or natural sciences. - High level of hands-on experience with free space laser optics and fibre optics.

- Specialist knowledge of the physics of fibre and/or bulk laser technology. Good understanding of optical, electronic and mechanical requirements for industrial reliability.

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