Are you looking for a new Optical Design Engineer – PhD opportunity based in the Torquay, Devon area?
If you are, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optical Design Engineer – PhD based in Devon to join a global leading electronics company specialising in a range of niche markets. This presents the opportunity to work on the development of a range of products including fibre optic components, high power optical amplifiers and optical transmitter sub-systems, with applications across multiple markets
The key responsibilities of this Optical Design Engineer – PhD is:
Design and develop optical and fibre-optic components, modules and subsystems
Exploit fibre optic and opto-electronic components to develop cutting edge products
Management of a small team of technical engineers
Active involvement in prototype build & test
Project management opportunities – plan and manage budgets on key projects
Key skills/experience for this Optical Design Engineer – PhD job:
Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias
Commercial experience in the product development of fibre optics or laser products
Knowledge and experience in optical amplifiers, fibre-optics and photonics
Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules
Knowledge & experience in high power fibre lasers/fibre amplifiers, non-linear optics, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Acousto-optics is desirable not essential
This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer personal development & long-term career progression.
To apply for this Optical Design Engineer – PhD based in Torquay, Devon please send your CV to SKhuttan@redlinegroup.Com quoting SKK1108, or for more information please call Sophie on 01582 878817 / 07961 158586.....Read more...
Electronic and Mechanical Senior or Principal Test Engineer required to design, build and develop a range of automated test processes for optical sensors including their test, calibration and characterisation.
Key Skills
Optical sensing
Optoelectronics or fibre optics
Strong degree or PhD in a relevant field such as Physics, Optics, Engineering etc.
Significant experience in Optical test environment
Data acquisition and processing using National Instruments Labview Product and compliance testing
Project Management or Line Management would also be ideal
Role responsibilities
Product testing from component level to product from prototype through the manufacturing process and final product test.
Data analysis, interpretation and presentation of recommendations.
Design and development of pressure, temperature and acoustic test processes for optical systems.....Read more...
Electronic and Mechanical Senior or Principal Test Engineer required to design, build and develop a range of automated test processes for optical sensors including their test, calibration and characterisation.
Key Skills
Optical sensing
Optoelectronics or fibre optics
Strong degree or PhD in a relevant field such as Physics, Optics, Engineering etc.
Significant experience in Optical test environment
Data acquisition and processing using National Instruments Labview Product and compliance testing
Project Management or Line Management would also be ideal
Role responsibilities
Product testing from component level to product from prototype through the manufacturing process and final product test.
Data analysis, interpretation and presentation of recommendations.
Design and development of pressure, temperature and acoustic test processes for optical systems.....Read more...
Optical sensor systems development engineer required to work on Electronic solutions in non-intrusive measurement for the Aerospace and Power industries.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Process Development and Design Engineering of optical sensing systems particularly optoelectronic interrogation and have expert knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW programming to control data acquisition elements of laboratory experiments.
Optical sensor systems development engineer required to work on Electronic solutions in non-intrusive measurement for the Aerospace and Power industries.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Process Development and Design Engineering of optical sensing systems particularly optoelectronic interrogation and have expert knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW programming to control data acquisition elements of laboratory experiments.
Optical Development Engineer - Oxfordshire
Overview:Join our rapidly-growing SME as an Optical Development Engineer and be part of a team of multidisciplinary engineers and scientists working on next-generation optoelectronics sensors and custom solutions. You will have the opportunity to shape and work on flight-critical systems aimed at future civil aircrafts and other safety-critical applications.
Responsibilities:- Design and develop optoelectronic devices and systems- Deliver technically challenging projects on time and within budget- Collaborate with customers and suppliers to develop proposals and deliver products- Design and deliver finished products as well as internal development prototypes, rigs, and measurement setups- Produce work instructions, diagrams, and training materials- Ensure correctness and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs)- Provide reviews and reports to support and validate designs- Ensure adherence to Company Policies and Procedures
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field- Proven experience in optoelectronic device and system design and development- Strong project management skills- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
Day-to-day:- Collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists- Design and develop optoelectronic devices and systems- Communicate with customers and suppliers- Create work instructions and training materials- Review and validate designs
Benefits:- Private health and dental insurance- Gym membership- Income protection- Flexible culture and strong focus on employee development
If you are a motivated and talented engineer with a passion for optoelectronics, we encourage you to apply and be part of our innovative team.....Read more...
Lead Manufacturing Engineer- JOB AVAILABLE IN DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE.
An Oxfordshire based R&D organisation in the business of designing and developing electro-mechanical products for harsh environments, are seeking a skilled Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join their R&D team. This organisation has been around for over 15 years, serving high-quality sensor based product to aerospace, oil & gas, and various energy markets.
This is fantastic opportunity for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to pursue a genuine career path towards a management job. The main motivation behind this hire is to allow somebody to elevate themselves into a mentoring function.
As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the development of optical sensing systems from concept definition, proof-of-concept to optimisation, verification and through to production.
The ideal Lead Manufacturing Engineer will have the following skills / experience:
- Man management or mentoring experience.
- Hands on experience of working in a development and/or production.
- Environment, developing processes and tooling for semi-automated manufacturing.
- Experience with Optics, optical packaging or electronic manufacturing.
- Strong technical and practical understanding of manufacturing processes, such as welding,
Brazing, bonding, polishing and etching, and working with laser light sources.
My client are not in a position to sponsor international candidates for this job.
APPLY NOW for the Oxfordshire based Lead Manufacturing Engineer job or similar jobs by sending your CV to Rwilcocks@RedlineGroup.Com or call on 01582 878810 / 07931788834....Read more...
Principal Design and Development Engineer required to work on optical detection systems design and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong practical and theoretical background making them able to lead research, design and development teams as part of a wider Engineering department.
Skills
Principal or Senior Engineer experience, partly in a design for manufacture environment.
Post graduate min Masters level qualifications in Optics, LIDAR, instrument design or comparable.
Electronics design experience of electronic components or products using embedded software.
Embedded C bare metal coding.
Responsibilities
Leading Engineering product development.
Leading technical investigations and allocating resources.
Technical research
Mentoring other members of the Engineering team.....Read more...
Principal Design and Development Engineer required to work on optical detection systems design and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong practical and theoretical background making them able to lead research, design and development teams as part of a wider Engineering department.
Skills
Principal or Senior Engineer experience, partly in a design for manufacture environment.
Post graduate min Masters level qualifications in Optics, LIDAR, instrument design or comparable.
Electronics design experience of electronic components or products using embedded software.
Embedded C bare metal coding.
Responsibilities
Leading Engineering product development.
Leading technical investigations and allocating resources.
Technical research
Mentoring other members of the Engineering team.....Read more...
Data Cabling Engineer
East London
£38,000 - £45,000 + Days Role + Temp To Perm Option + Overtime + Fuel Card + Training + Private Healthcare + Pension + Monday to Friday Schedule + Immediate Start
Join a growing leader in voice and data cabling solutions as a Data Cabling Engineer and take the next step in your career within cutting-edge data infrastructure projects. Work for a company that values career development, offering consistent training and support to help you become a highly skilled professional within a crucial, high-demand industry. This role will see you making an impact on projects across government, commercial, educational, and industrial sectors.
As a Data Cabling Engineer, you'll become a vital part of a specialist team focused on excellence and innovation in the data centre industry. You’ll work alongside experienced senior managers who are dedicated to your professional growth, guiding you to develop the skills and expertise required to succeed in complex cabling projects. This position is ideal for candidates with internal network experience, particularly in structured cabling and containment, who want to build a long-term career in data centre environments.
In this role, you’ll not only be installing and maintaining internal cabling but also helping create reliable network infrastructures that are critical to our clients' success. You’ll be working in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to take initiative and advance in your career, with opportunities to lead projects and gain further certifications relevant to the data centre industry. As a Data Cabling Engineer You Will Have:
* Experience in surveying, installation, and testing of Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and fiber cabling systems * Background in data cabling or data centre environment * ECS or CSCS skills card
Your Role as a Data Cabling Engineer Will Include:
* Dressing cables * On site in data centre in East London * Prepare, label, and organise cable installations * Installation and testing of copper and fibre optic cabling If you are interested in this role please call Dea on 07458163032.
Keywords: cable, cable management, cabling engineer, shift engineer, day shift, night shift, cabling shift engineer, Datacoms cabling, telecoms, data centres, data center, fibre optic installation and testing, fibre optic, cabling installation, London, East London, fusion splicing technician, cable termination, optical fibre networks, singlemode fibre, multimode fibre, UTP cabling, STP cabling, coaxial cable installation, category 5e cabling, category 6 cabling, cabling standards, telecom infrastructure, telecoms field engineer, data centre operations, structured cabling systems, cabling maintenance, cabling documentation, cabling labelling, cable testing certification, Fluke testing, OTDR testing, cable plant testing, horizontal cabling, vertical cabling, fibre backbone cabling, patch cord installation, patch cable management, PON (passive optical network), DCIM (data centre infrastructure management), power redundancy, cabling redundancy, telecoms cabling projects, BICSI certification, network cable installer, SLA compliance, internal network....Read more...
Quality Engineer required to apply automotive quality tools, processes and working practices to commercial vehicle electronic sensing and monitoring systems.
Key Skills
Time served with relevant automotive industry experience or aerospace, defence, medical, optical, etc.
Maintenance, management or business management systems ideally ISO9001 2015).
Automotive supply chain, Prime, Tier 1 or OEM.
ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100, ISO45001 previously 18001, ISO14001, ISO50001, ISO27001 or ISO22301.
Far Eastern supply networks.
Technical, Engineering or Science discipline background.
Six sigma green belt or higher.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement of product quality and associated services.
Implementation and continual support for conformance to industry standards, best practices and business management systems across organisation and supply network. ....Read more...
Quality Engineer required to apply automotive quality tools, processes and working practices to commercial vehicle electronic sensing and monitoring systems.
Key Skills
Time served with relevant automotive industry experience or aerospace, defence, medical, optical, etc.
Maintenance, management or business management systems ideally ISO9001 2015).
Automotive supply chain, Prime, Tier 1 or OEM.
ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100, ISO45001 previously 18001, ISO14001, ISO50001, ISO27001 or ISO22301.
Far Eastern supply networks.
Technical, Engineering or Science discipline background.
Six sigma green belt or higher.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement of product quality and associated services.
Implementation and continual support for conformance to industry standards, best practices and business management systems across organisation and supply network. ....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hardware Design Engineer – Digital/Analogue based in Kent to join this world leader in Photonic Engineering and Manufacturing Services.
Operating globally this Hardware Design Engineer – Digital/Analogue will be based at their UK Centre of Excellence in Kent and join their dynamic, multidisciplined engineering team working on cutting edge imaging and sighting systems for Aerospace & Defence and Life Sciences.
You will lead the development of electronic solutions for a range of electro-optical products utilising FPGA, digital and analogue hardware and software.
Hybrid working available. Sponsorship opportunities for the right candidate.
Key skills and experience required for Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Digital/Analogue/Firmware:
Significant experience with digital / analogue signal processing (DSP)
Full design cycle experience
Schematic capture and PCB Layout
Firmware development experience - Embedded programming, C, FPGA / VHDL
Ideally qualified to a degree level in a related discipline
This is a unique opportunity to join a leader in their market who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development.
To apply for Hardware Design Engineer – Digital/Analogue, based in Kent, please send your CV and covering letter to ntyler@redlinegroup.Com, or for more information contact Natalie Tyler on 01582 878808 or 07751240250.....Read more...
The Redline Group have an exciting opportunity for a Contract FPGA Design Engineer - Artix to join a new mission critical project, working potentially on a remote or hybrid basis with our Norfolk-based customer.
This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.
Specialising in precision instrumentation, our Norfolk based customer are one of the few pioneers of this technology globally. Working alongside a small design team, you will be developing a new Artix Ultrascale+ FPGA to support faster processing speeds via 10gb optical ethernet connectivity and UDP Offload Engine.
Key Skills Required – Contract FPGA Design Engineer – Artix
Experience of working with Xilinx/AMD FPGAs, in particular the Artix Ultrascale+ family
Experience with Verilog
Experience with UDP Offload Engine
Experience/appreciation of embedded C, particularly for softcore CPUs
This project has a hard deadline of April 2025 – so the sooner you are available the better!
For more information or to apply for the Contract FPGA Design Engineer - Artix opportunity based in Norfolk, please contact Jack Kelly – jkelly@redlinegroup.Com / 01582 878812 / 07961 158780 quoting reference JWK1045....Read more...
Industrial Test Development Engineer – London - £50-55,000 + Bonus + Ex. Benefits - Permanent
Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this role is to develop and support test software for functional test programs, manage and optimise test benches, and ensure the successful integration and validation of optical, electrical, and high-voltage systems. You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to enhance testing capabilities and support production processes.
Benefits: Competitive salary, an excellent package and hybrid working. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a team supporting critical global infrastructure projects. Chance to work for a company designing and manufacturing cutting-edge technologies with a global impact. Key Responsibilities: Develop and support test software (LabVIEW/TestStand) for functional test programs. Collaborate with R&D to design and optimise test benches. Perform optical and performance testing, addressing test failures and issues. Control and manage new test stations and measuring equipment. Conduct regression testing for new software packages and release to production teams. Validate and ensure robustness of automated test benches. Analyse and optimise existing test programs for new environments. Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on new test processes. Candidate Requirements : Proficiency in C++, LabVIEW, TestStand Engineering degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field Experience in High Voltage Products/Engineering -desirable Experience in a similar role Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team How to apply: To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV to Rob Hutchings.....Read more...
Lead Mechanical Engineer – TechBio
Newton Colmore is partnered with a TechBio company in Cambridge and we are hiring for a lead mechanical engineer to join the team.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be utilising your mechanical design engineering knowledge, problem-solving and your 3D modelling skills to create novel solutions for real-world engineering and scientific problems. The technology you will be working on will include optical, fluidic and thermal mechanical systems and is aiming to make a step-change in innovation for the biotechnology sector.
Your specific responsibilities will be to identify product requirements, create and define technical solutions for the product and the generation of concepts and systems. You will then also be charged with transferring designs through to manufacture and competing technical analyses to ensure the product is safe, reliable and scalable.
To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have experience of designing complex mechanical systems within a highly regulated sector, coupled with an impressive academic record. SolidWorks and Creo knowledge would be ideal as would experience with transferring designs to manufacture.
In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package as well as providing excellent career progression and training as well as providing a platform for you to work on start of the art technologies and testing equipment.
For more information, make a confidential application now and a member of our team will be in touch with more details.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices and biotechnology sectors. We conduct bespoke searches for our clients across the globe. We are continually running searches across R&D so take a look at our open roles on our website.
Key words: Mechatronics Engineer, Mechanical Engineer Medical Devices, Drug Delivery, Inhalation, Injectable, ISO13485, CFD, SolidWorks, ProE.
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Holt Executive are partnered with a leading technology and engineering services company that supplies the space, defence and satellite communications industry. Our partner participates in a variety of projects ranging from designing and building spacecraft to managing launches and controlling satellites in orbit.
They are seeking a Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer to support their broad space systems architecture work covering missions across UK and Europe.
The Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer will provide technical and commercial expertise to customers, and be responsible for undertaking a variety of communications systems engineering tasks on advanced satellite communications networks and supported communications services.
This opportunity offers a competitive package that includes private healthcare, an excellent pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, and a flexible hybrid working environment with only one day per month required on-site in Bedfordshire.
Due to the level of security required, regretfully this role is only open to UK Nationals.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer:
- Experience of working as an integral part of a highly focused team.
- Good customer-facing and communication skills with ability to produce and present clear, concise and unambiguous presentations to customers and other clients.
- Strong analytical skills, the ability to identify key issues and to solve day-to-day challenges and issues.
- Proven ability to develop innovative solutions to defined problems.
Key Skills and Experience required for the Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer:
- Minimum of 5-10 years relevant experience.
- Graduate with a good Honours or Masters degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Space System Engineering, Electronics, Communications); equivalent qualifications and/or experience can be considered as an alternative.
- Experience in SATCOM systems engineering with a knowledge of system design, ground segment design, satellite operations and payload engineering.
- Experience in IP networking, protocols and security of data.
- Thorough understanding of communications systems and associated engineering concepts.
- Strong practical knowledge of systems engineering practices from requirements engineering through design/development and on to VV&T.
- Experience in developing requirements systems design documentation, test plans and procedures and operational procedures.
- Knowledge of software development environments, languages and methodologies (desirable).
- Knowledge of optical, 5G and/or Quantum technologies (desirable).
Benefits
Competitive package, including:
- Annual Bonus (discretionary)
- Private healthcare
- Excellent pension
- Generous holiday allowance
- Open hybrid working environment (one day every month on-site in Luton)
If your skills and experience match this Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!....Read more...
Holt Executive are partnered with a leading design and manufacturing business with a cutting-edge product range that aids specific customer requirements, servicing a variety of markets across the globe including the Defence and Surveillance industries.
They require a Field Service Engineer to provide field support to customers worldwide ensuring the stable operation of hardware & software products. This will involve installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all products and systems, which includes fire control systems, Naval electro-optical surveillance systems and land/vehicle surveillance systems.
Key Responsibilities for the Field Service Engineer:
- Offsite repairs to products and systems, and installation of new products at customer sites.
- After sales support and servicing to customers.
- Generating post site visit reports to include any recommendations and/or future actions.
- Strip-down / survey, repair, and test allocated customer repair returns.
- Testing and evaluating potential new equipment, sensors/cameras etc.
- Preparation of risk assessments and SSOWs for installation/commissioning activities.
- Lead (as required) in-house Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs) and other customer activities.
Key Skills & Experience for the Field Service Engineer:
- Experience of complex systems maintenance with electrical and mechanical assembly tools.
- Electronics knowledge, including microcontrollers, with an understanding of basic control theory.
- Competent mechanical and electro-mechanical skills and understanding.
- A strong understanding and proficiency with electrical, mechanical, PC architecture, and software skills including problem diagnosis, software loading and updates.
- Comfortable working in exposed or adverse conditions at land and sea, including working at heights and with large heavy equipment.
- Must be willing to travel worldwide at sometimes short notice, working extended hours as necessary (company compensation policy applies).
- Clean driving licence with class C1 is desirable for driving company test vehicle.
Company Benefits:
- 37.5 hour working week. Company Compensation Policy applies to overtime hours.
- Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Christmas closure.
- Group pension plan matched contributions up to 5%.
- Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Help@Hand service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations.
- Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
- Company shares incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
- Group electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of the business, applicants need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
If your skills and experience match this Field Service Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now! ....Read more...
The Instrumentation Calibration Services (ICS) department has the responsibility of calibration, maintenance, managed collection, storage and delivery of test & measurement and equipment to support the Barrow site & external commercial customers. Equipment maintained and calibrated includes Electrical, Mechanical, Dimensional & Optical, Temperature, Gas, Fixed Plant and Ionizing Radiation test and measurement equipment.
The core duties include but are not limited to:
Calibration, maintenance and repair of test and measurement equipment, in line with programme and commercial requirements
You will work with subject matter experts and experienced professionals to support and provide advice to all build teams on critical measurement activities to ensure equipment meets specification
Use of cutting edge metrology hardware and software, providing the opportunity to be involved with developing the automation of equipment and laboratory standards
Calibration of on-site equipment and supporting specialist measurement projects
The role combines multiple functions from within the company, including; Engineering, Quality and Operations, providing a unique perspective to how the wider business operates. We balance hands on calibration with technical measurement support and act as the interface with key stakeholders on projects.
You will spend the first year of your apprenticeship at college developing a basic understanding of engineering, health & safety and quality. You will then spend the second and third year within the business. You will have the opportunity to rotate across various placements within the calibration laboratory and will be cross-skilled between mechanical, dimensional and electrical calibration sub-parameters.Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
