Advanced Technical Recruitment

A London based Optical Network Integration Team is now looking for a Senior Optical System Engineer with passion and experience in experiments, prototyping and testing. Offered on a Hybrid working basis, you will collaborate closely with a range of Engineers, working on optical system and network systems using automated measurements, as well as modelling while interfacing with other teams towards product development. You will work iteratively through a series of prototypes to deliver a production-grade solution. Develop and execute test plans for high-speed optical transceivers across the full product lifecycle (prototype, validation, production). Now is an exciting time to join a developer of new technologies Experience: In this Senior role, you should have experience with the following: Strong hands-on experience in optical communication systems development and testing, ideally at 100Gbps and above. In addition you will have experience with OLT/ONT PON system testing and integration. Expertise in burst-mode transceiver characterisation. A solid understanding of equalisation techniques (CTLE, FFE, DFE) for improving high-speed link performance is required. Proficiency in using high-speed measurement instruments (e.g., sampling oscilloscopes, BERTs, burst-mode analysers). Familiarity with optical components (lasers, photodiodes, burst-mode APDs/TIAs, modulators) and transceiver architectures. Experience with automated test systems and scripting (e.g., Python, C++, C#). Understanding of signal integrity, high-speed PCB design considerations, and packaging impacts on performance. Qualifications: You should have achieved an MSc or PhD Degree in Optical Communications, Physics, or other relevant fields or experience within the industry. Additional Information: Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested. Salary / Benefits: In addition to a Competitive Salary, my client offers a range of Benefits including Hybrid and Flexible Working, Stock Options, 25 days holiday, and relocation assistance. Skills: . Optical Systems, Optical Communication Systems, Development, Test, OLT, ONT, PON, CTLE, FFE, DFE, Python, Signal Integrity, High-Speed PCB Design To Apply Direct: Please send CV to Iona Mulligan

A developer of optical network systems is now looking for a Systems Optimisation Engineer to develop intelligent test frameworks and optimisation algorithms for optical network system. This cross-disciplinary role blends software engineering, algorithm development, and hardware test integration to reduce test time, improve throughput, and enhance performance analysis. Joining the Optical Network Integration Team, you will collaborate closely with hardware test engineers to refine burst-mode test strategies, optimise equalisation parameters, and accelerate product evaluation from R&D through production. Experience and Qualifications: We are looking for a strong proficiency in software development for test automation (Python, C++, or C#). Experience with metaheuristic optimisation (e.g., GA, simulated annealing, particle swarm). Experience with AI/ML techniques (e.g., reinforcement learning, predictive modelling) for test optimisation. You should have a collaborative mindset to work closely with hardware engineers and manufacturing teams. A familiarity with production test time optimisation in semiconductor or optical device environments, is also required to succeed in this role. Exposure to cloud-based data pipelines for large-scale test data processing. As the successful Systems Optimisation Engineer, you should have achieved a Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Additional Information: Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested. Salary / Benefits: In addition to a Competitive Salary, my client offers a range of Benefits including Hybrid and Flexible Working, Stock Options, 25 days holiday, and relocation assistance. Skills: . Optimisation, Algorithm, Optical Networks, Software, Hardware, Test, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics. To Apply Direct: Please send CV to Iona Mulligan

A Taunton based manufacturer of electronics components is now looking for a Sales Engineer to join their Team. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will support customers with their product and service choices. Within the role you will be working closely with a diverse range of customers across the UK, with a focus on providing both technical support and commercial information/pricing etc. On a daily basis you will be talking with Engineers, Scientists, Researchers and Managers via phone and email, with occasional visits to customer sites. Your role will be to understand customer requirements, suggest the best solutions and provide availability and pricing. The successful candidate will have both strong technical, and communication skills, and should be highly organised with a focus on providing excellent customer support. Product training will be given, but an understanding of engineering / science / electronics is required. In return my client can offer an excellent salary, and strong career development opportunities. Looking forward in time, when the Sales Manager retires, there could be the opportunity to progress into the role of Sales Manager. Qualifications and Experience: Experience in a technical sales role within an engineering / technical / manufacturing environment is essential for this role. Ideally you will have studied a Degree in Engineering, Science or Electronics and have experience working with customers. Additional Information: Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested for verification. Candidates should have a full clean driving licence. There will be occasional travel to customer sites and suppliers, as well as trade shows. Salary / benefits: Depend upon experience, up to c 38k plus benefits Job Term: Permanent / Full Time / Onsite, wtih travel to customer sites & tradeshows Skills: Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, Science, Sales, Customer Support, Account Management. To Apply Direct: Please send CV to Iona Mulligan