Team Leader - Optical Engineering

NKT Photonics
Southampton
1 week ago
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Job Description

The Aerospace and Defence engineering team at NKT Photonics Ltd in Southampton UK are at the forefront of development of the next generation fibre laser systems for exciting new applications in the defence and space sectors. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Team Leader - Optical Engineer to help push our cutting-edge laser technology to the next level. Our customers are using our laser sources in a diverse range of applications from target acquisition and directed energy weapons to quantum navigation and optical satellite communications. The huge growth forecast in these emerging new laser applications offers an exciting career opportunity and the chance to join a dynamic team of experts. As an experienced optical scientist or engineer you will have a high level of hands-on experience with fibre and free space optics and ideally have a PhD level degree or equivalent experience in a R&D or industrial environment.


About the role

This is a busy and varied role with responsibility for managing a team of engineers and leading several laser projects concurrently. In this role you and your team will be researching, designing, developing and manufacturing prototype laser systems and equipment to meet demanding customer requirements, as such you will need to ensure effective communication with other members of the team as well as related areas of the business and external partners. Your da...

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