Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oxford

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our Photonics Systems engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, analysis, and qualification of precision optomechanical systems used in optical interconnects, photonic devices, and next-generation optical technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision optomechanical components, fixtures, and assemblies for photonic and optical systems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, mechanical drawings, and documentation using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Define and manage critical mechanical tolerances, alignment features, and assembly interfaces to ensure robust optical performance.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses and establish manufacturing requirements for high-precision assemblies.
• Collaborate with optical and photonics engineers to develop packaging and integration solutions for lasers, detectors, optical fibers, micro-optics, and photonic integrated circuits.
• Evaluate and select manufacturing processes and materials capable of achieving demanding dimensional and stability requirements.
• Perform mechanical, thermal, vibration, and structural analyses to validate designs.
• Support prototype builds, verification testing, reliability testing, and product qualification activities.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) improvements for both low-volume and high-volume production.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure components meet critical dimensional, cosmetic, and performance specifications.
• Investigate and resolve design, manufacturing, and reliability issues through structured root-cause analysis.