Optical Systems Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical input to the design and development of fibre optic sub-systems such as high-power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and their components
• Work as part of the team to ensure projects and programmes meet deadlines, milestones and are within budget
• Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes optical, mechanical and electronic design engineers
• Active involvement and management of prototype build & assembly – including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical / electrical assembly and opto-electronic test
• Develop and execute on test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems, verify compliance to target specifications
• Engage with customers as required, discuss specifications and present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers
• Contribute to technical reviews and management reports resulting from technical activities

THE SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

WHY JOIN US AT G&H

G&H BENEFITS

• 25 days - rising up to 30 days annual leave (phased with long service)
• Corporate Cash Plan
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
• Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.
• The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.
• Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
• All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard , which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.