Senior Development Engineer

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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

£ 60,000 / year

Full Time

04-04-2025

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Senior Development Engineer – Optics/Scientific Instruments | Oxfordshire | Up To £60,000

Industry: Senior Development Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits
Key Skills: Optical Design, Analysis, Testing

Are you an expert in Optical Design, ready to take your career to the next level?

A leading Scientific Instrumentation Manufacturer in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Development Engineer with a passion for solving novel technical challenges and spearheading exciting R&D projects.

This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking for a new role with several career progression and development opportunities and the chance to be instrumental in the development of exciting future technologies.

What You'll Need:
3+ years’ experience in an R&D Environment
Experience in a development role
At least 3 years’ industry experience in Optical design and development

Desirable Skills (Bonus Points!):
Simulation and analysis experience
Electronics hardware experience

Why Join?
Work on exciting new projects
Join a leading company with huge growth potential
A range of incredible benefits including Private Medical and Dental Care
Competitive salary of up to £60,000

Interested? Full details available—apply today or reach out to ammaar@platform-recruitment.com to learn more!

About the Company

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