Photonics Engineer

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Reference:BH-2061

Sector:Electronics

Salary:£60,000 to £90,000 Per Annum

Benefits:0

Town/City:Oxford

Contract Type:Permanent

Photonics Engineer – Oxford | Hybrid | £60K-£90K DOE

We’re looking for a Photonics Engineer to join our client’s team, developing cutting-edge hardware solutions across a range of advanced applications.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop packaging and integration solutions for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), including system-in-package designs, material selection, and thermal management.
  • Prototype and test fibre-optic systems and optoelectronic assemblies.
  • Evaluate and select photonic components (lasers, splitters, photodiodes, fibre cables), considering performance, material properties, and supply chain factors.
  • Support PIC wafer runs throughout design, manufacturing, packaging, and testing phases.
  • Develop and execute test plans for photonic components and optoelectronic devices, analysing data and refining designs.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years’ experience in photonics, with expertise in designing or characterising photonic/optoelectronic devices in industry or academia.
  • Strong knowledge of photonics, fibre optics, PICs, packaging, and material properties.
  • Degree (BSc, MSc, PhD) in Photonics, Optoelectronics, Physics, or a related field.
Preferred Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
  • Expertise in device characterisation, packaging, or semiconductor materials.
Benefits:
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 33 days of holiday.
  • Customisable benefits to suit your needs.
A fantastic opportunity to work on next-generation photonics technology—apply now!

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