Photonics Packaging Engineer

Our client building next-generation photonic and quantum-enabled systems where performance, stability, and scalability depend critically on world-class photonics packaging.

As a Photonics Packaging Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and industrialisation of photonic packaging solutions for high-performance optical and optoelectronic systems. This is a hands‑on, industry‑driven role focused on reliability, repeatability, and manufacturability—bridging R&D and production.

• Design and develop photonic and optoelectronic packaging solutions (fiber attach, free-space optics, PIC packaging, hermetic and non-hermetic assemblies)
• Own optical alignment, bonding, and attachment processes (active/passive alignment, epoxies, soldering, laser welding, etc.)
• Develop packaging architectures optimised for performance, thermal stability, reliability, and scalability
• Lead DFM/DFA activities to transition packages from prototype to production
• Specify and qualify materials, processes, and vendors for photonic packaging
• Perform failure analysis, reliability testing, and environmental qualification (thermal cycling, vibration, shock)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with photonics design, electronics, mechanical, and systems teams

• Degree in Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of hands‑on industry experience in photonics packaging or optoelectronic manufacturing
• Proven experience with fibre attach and alignment in an industrial setting
• Direct experience packaging photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
• Experience developing or working with automated photonics assembly systems

Following your application Jake Phillips, a specialist recruiter will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. Jake will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close shortly. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.