Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. G&H (Gooch & Housego) is a global leader in optical design, testing and manufacturing, and they are seeking a Senior Design Engineer & Team Leader to join their Optics and Fibre Optic R&D team. The role involves developing advanced fibre-optic sub-systems, leading project teams, and engaging with customers to shape the next generation of fibre-optic technologies.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical leadership in the design and development of fibre-optic sub-systems, including high-power optical amplifiers
- Leading and managing small project teams to deliver on time and within budget
- Working closely with optical, mechanical and electronic engineers in a multidisciplinary environment
- Taking an active role in prototype build and assembly, including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical/electrical assembly and opto-electronic testing
- Developing and executing test plans for functional and environmental verification
- Engaging directly with customers—negotiating specifications, presenting results and shaping technical direction
- Building strong internal networks across G&H’s global technical and commercial teams
- Delivering technical reviews and producing clear, concise management reports
Skills
- Degree or PhD/EngD in Engineering or Physics with an optics, photonics or fibre-optics focus
- Current or recent experience in the optics/photonics industry
- Commercial experience developing fibre-optic or laser products
- Strong knowledge of optical amplifiers (ideally high-power), fibre-optics and photonics
- Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components, systems or opto-electronic modules
- Team leadership or project management experience
- Ability to generate proposals and manage both technical and financial aspects of development projects
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to customers and stakeholders
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