Senior Optical Design Engineer

Senior Optical Systems Engineer - South West England Leading photonics company seeks a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join our R&D team. You'll develop cutting-edge fiber optic components, high-power optical amplifiers, and optical transmitter sub-systems across multiple markets. The role is hybrid although fully remote UK based candidates will be considered Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop optical/fiber-optic components and subsystems * Lead a small technical team * Participate in prototype build & test * Collaborate with mechanical and electronic design engineers * Manage key project budgets and timelines Requirements: * Degree in Engineering or Physics (PhD preferred) * Experience in high-power fiber lasers/amplifiers, non-linear optics, or photonic integrated circuits * Knowledge of fiber-optic and free-space transmission systems * Team leadership experience * Strong problem-solving abilities * Limited travel (<5%)