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Job Role

As a senior engineer you will work alongside and in conjunction with the CTO and Director of Product Development to design and simulate semiconductor lasers, the fabrication of these device will be outsourced, and the team will teas and analyses the devices, comparing results against international standards and modifying designs accordingly.

The job requires expert knowledge in design, development and testing of III-V semiconductor optical sources (e.g. lasers, diodes, optical amplifiers, etc) and/or hybrid integration of semiconductor devices.

Perform the following activities:

• Plan and conduct assigned R&D work individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and department research strategy.
• Contribute to the acquisition, set up, maintenance and integration of experimental apparatus or computational kit, and in setting up theoretical models and analysis strategies.
• Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from external bodies to support future research.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings.
• Be responsible for safety management related to the organisation and running of Laboratory and/or Experimental techniques, equipment and processes as appropriate.
• Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
• Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by your line manager.

These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.

Personal Attributes / Competencies

You will be a highly motivated and self-starting individual, with very effective written and spoken communication skills, confident in making presentations to others. You will have a flexible, adaptable approach and a strong ability to work with others.

You will be an exceptional team player, able to work independently, and resourceful in ensuring delivery against agreed deadlines for a wide range of activities. You will have strong planning skills, and ability to manage your time and prioritise effectively. You’ll also be driven to develop yourself and others.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

• Honours degree in a STEM subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of semiconductor laser design fabrication, test and analysis
• A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism
• Knowledge of specialist IT software (eg. Matlab, LabView, C, RSoft etc.) as appropriate
• Ability to design build and optimise automated laboratory test and measurement apparatus.
• Be able to choose and implement appropriate testing methods of optoelectronic devices
• Experience of III-V semiconductor optical device development
• Self motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
• Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach
• Hold or be working towards CEng or equivalent – candidates not holding a Chartership will be expected to work towards it and will be allocated time to do so

​To apply, please send a current CV with covering letter to admin@vectorphotonics.com.

Job Role

As a senior engineer you will work alongside and in conjunction with the CTO and Director of Product Development to design, develop processes for semiconductor lasers, the fabrication of these device will be outsourced for volume , and the team will test and analys the devices, comparing results against international standards and modifying designs accordingly.

The job requires expert knowledge in design of processes in III-V materials, preferably III-V semiconductor optical sources (e.g. lasers, diodes, optical amplifiers, etc) and/or hybrid integration of semiconductor devices. The modelling, development and testing of III-V semiconductor optical sources would be advantageous.

Perform the following activities:

• Plan and conduct assigned R&D work individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and department research strategy.
• Contribute to the acquisition, set up, maintenance and integration of experimental apparatus or computational kit, and in setting up theoretical models and analysis strategies.
• Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from external bodies to support future research.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings. Mentor and support junior staff and provide written high quality procedural instruction to internal and external collaborators.
• Be responsible for safety management related to the organisation and running of Laboratory and/or Experimental techniques, equipment and processes as appropriate.
• Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
• Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by your line manager.

These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.

Personal Attributes / Competencies

You will be a highly motivated and self-starting individual, with very effective written and spoken communication skills, confident in making presentations to others. You will have a flexible, adaptable approach and a strong ability to work with others.

You will be an exceptional team player, able to work independently, and resourceful in ensuring delivery against agreed deadlines for a wide range of activities. You will have strong planning skills, and ability to manage your time and prioritise effectively. You’ll also be driven to develop yourself and others.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

• Honours degree in a STEM subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of semiconductor laser design fabrication, test and analysis
• A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism
• Knowledge of specialist IT software (eg. Matlab, LabView, C, RSoft etc.) as appropriate
• Ability to design build and optimise automated laboratory test and measurement apparatus.
• Be able to choose and implement appropriate testing methods of optoelectronic devices
• Experience of III-V semiconductor optical device development
• Self motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
• Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach
• Hold or be working towards CEng or equivalent – candidates not holding a Chartership will be expected to work towards it and will be allocated time to do so

To apply, please send CV and covering letter to admin@vectorphotonics.com