Optical Engineer NKT Photonics is looking for an optical engineer to support the research, development and manufacturing activities of the Aerospace & Defence department based in Southampton, UK. Working within a multi- disciplinary team, you will be taking ownership of the building and testing of prototype lasers, both high power fibre laser systems and novel supercontinuum and ultrafast fibre laser systems. Developing manufacturing techniques and processes, build instructions / operating procedures and working with the production team to successfully transfer processes from prototype to manufacture. Key responsibilities • Supporting the execution of the Aerospace & Defence department in the UK site. • Characterisation and testing of optical components, sub-assemblies and systems. • Building and characterizing prototype laser systems under appropriate instructions from other members of the team. • Work with project managers to ensure successful and on-time delivery of project outcomes. • Setting up and performing verification tests on prototype systems to an agreed plan. • Data analysis of verification test results, regular reporting of results to other members of the team and updating of progress against plan. • Setting up and running life test on prototype systems to an agreed plan. • Data analysis of life test results and regular reporting of results to other members of the team and updating of progress against plan. • Conduct FMEA’s and suggest design improvements • Developing new manufacturing techniques and processes as required for • Documenting build procedures in the form of work instructions and training production personnel to manufacture new systems • Identify additional knowledge from outside of the company that can be applied to projects in order to solve problems • Support dissemination of knowledge internally in order that team are informed of relevant progress on solutions and issues • Prepare and deliver presentations/reports and necessary quality documentation describing progress, technical performance and procedures on projects and assignments. Required skills and experience • A 2.1 first degree or above in physics, natural sciences or engineering • Fibre optics and free space optics knowledge • Strong practical hands-on skills and methodical working practices • Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills • Microsoft excel – the total familiarity with data analysis and data manipulation in excel • Excellent team player • Strong communications skills, both oral and written • Experience with LabVIEW, Matlab or Python. • Documentation skills – MS Office • Ability to work on own initiative in a small multi-disciplinary team • Ability to communicate and present ideas to other engineers and across the business. • Strong organisational skills to be able to work on multiple concurrent projects. NKT Photonics A/S – Blokken 84, 3460 Birkerød, Denmark – Phone: +45 4348 3900 – fax: +45 4348 3901 – www.nktphotonics.com Travel Requirements • Up to 10% away from the UK per annum. Please send applications and requests for additional information in English marked “Optical Engineer” to [email protected]. NKT Photonics is the leading supplier of high performance fiber lasers and photonic crystal fibers. Our main markets are within imaging, sensing and material processing. Our products include pulsed lasers, such as supercontinuum sources, low noise fiber lasers, distributed temperature sensing systems and a wide range of specialty fibers. NKT Photonics has its headquarters in Denmark with sales and service worldwide. NKT Photonics is wholly owned by NKT Holding A/S. More information on NKT Photonics can be found at www.nktphotonics.com. NKT Photonics is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from persons with relevant skills for the position regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. NKT Photonics A/S – Blokken 84, 3460 Birkerød, Denmark – Phone: +45 4348 3900 – fax: +45 4348 3901 – www.nktphotonics.com .