Senior Photonics Design Engineer

Senior Photonics Design Engineer Lynx Recruitment is working with a dynamic optics and photonics company, to recruit a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their team in Torquay. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop world-leading optical and photonic components, modules, and sub-systems * Lead a team, responsible for objective setting and annual appraisals * Contribute to the product development strategy and business growth objectives * Work within a multidisciplinary team including mechanical and electronic engineers * Prototype build, assembly, and testing of photonic components and systems * Develop and execute test plans for functional and environmental verification * Support design modifications and engineering changes to existing products * Present technical results clearly to internal and external customers * Deliver projects to plan and within budget constraints Requirements: * Degree in Engineering or Physics, PhD in a 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 * Experienced with design tools such as Zemax Optics Studio or equivalents * Adaptable to rapidly changing design requirements driven by customer needs * Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a 'can-do' attitude * Strong written and oral communication skills Benefits: * Hybrid work model – 2 days WFH each week * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension (6% contribution) * Company bonus scheme * Health Cash Plan * SAYE Scheme