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Development Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CB9, Haverhill, Suffolk

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Now is an exciting time to join a rapidly growing developer of fiber optic components, where you will gain hands-on experience in optical technologies, precision mechanical design, and product development within a fast-growing high-tech environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated Development Engineer to join the R&D team focused on designing, testing, and development advanced fiber-optic components and systems.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  * Manage development/engineering projects from beginning to end while collaborating with design, purchasing, development, quality and manufacturing teams.

  * Develop new products and processes and transfer from development to pilot line or manufacturing.

  * Generate technical documentation, test reports, and process documentation in line with internal quality and ISO standards.

  * Conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental testing using industry-standard equipment (e.g., interferometers, optical power meters, pressure testers).

  * Collaborate with senior engineers to optimize product performance, improve manufacturing processes, and troubleshoot technical issues.

  * Maintain lab equipment, ensure safe working practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

  * Hands-on development and validation of fiber-optic based components and assemblies (e.g. connectors, harnesses, optical hermetic assemblies, electronics and packaging).

Experience and Qualifications:

We are looking for graduate from BSc/MS degree in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, who has 2-5 years of relevant commercial experience.

Through your work and studies, you should have an understanding of optical and fibre optics principles such as alignment, coupling, polarization, optical and return loss.

You should also have hands-on lab experience with optical test equipment and a familiarity with mechanical design concepts and precision assembly.

A basic understanding of electronics and system engineering is also required.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK without ever requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.

Salary / benefits:

Competitive salary in the region £35-38k depending on experience.

Job Term:

Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills: Fiber-Optic, Fibre, Fiber, Optics, Engineering, Photonics, Manufacturing, R&D, Lab.

To Apply Direct: Please send covering letter & CV to Iona Mulligan

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