Fibre Optics Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electronic Design Engineer
Location: Torquay, Devon
Salary: Competitive Salary DOE

About the Role: Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electronic Design Engineer in Torquay! We are looking for a talented individual with a diverse skill set in both analogue and digital electronics, covering hardware and firmware design for embedded microprocessor systems (ARM-based). This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative modules and sub-systems for various market segments, including industrial, aerospace & defense, and bio-photonics.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electronic design engineering from concept through to manufacture and testing.
• Conduct requirements analysis and develop specifications for electronic sub-systems.
• Design laser drivers, optical detection circuits, and digital control electronics.
• Produce and maintain embedded firmware/software for opto-electronic sub-systems.
• Perform reliability and parts stress analysis, as well as obsolescence management.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Engineering teams to explore new opportunities and generate solutions for customers.
• Support gate reviews and manage the handover process from design to production.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven industrial experience in an electronics design and development function.
• Strong background in analogue, digital, and mixed signal circuit design.
• Experience in firmware/software development for ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and layout (e.g., Altium).
• Familiarity with prototyping and laboratory test equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and ongoing training.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension with a 6% contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.