Current Optics Open Positions

LOCATION The only language you must have is English

Sales Manager - Europe
Our client, a world's leading manufacturer of photonics design and simulation software, seeks a European Sales Manager with sales experience in the telecoms, photonics or semiconductor markets to continue growth of it's market share in Europe.
You will:
·Manage sales and marketing activities of design and simulation software in the photonics and telecommunications fields across Europe.
·Management of and collaboration with overseas distributors.
·Attendance at exhibitions and conferences around Europe.
·Managing technical support with support engineers based in the USA.
Experience:
·Degree in physics, electronic engineering or optics or similar.
·Sales and marketing experience in a very highly technical field.
·Experience of sales into the telecoms, photonics or semiconductor fields.
·Demonstrable ability to work off own initiative and be highly self motivated.
·Willingness to travel to Europe once a months and to the USA.
·Full UK driving licence and access to own car, but this in not a field role.
Preferred
·Masters or higher degree in optics, photonics etc
·Exp. of design and simulation software.
·Exp. of components or telecoms systems.
·Business development and / or marketing experience.
Salary package: £40k realistic OTE Based: Company based in Essex but some working from home is possible.

Optical Electronics Design Engineer
Our client, a design, developer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems is looking for an Opto-Electronic Design Engineer to lead the research, development and design process of the next generation of products through to production. The right candidate could have a few years postgraduate experience or might be a senior design engineer or potential director. They are looking for the right individual who can share the drive and passion of the Directors.

Typical applications for their products are machine vision, security, military and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) and the systems are predominantly Infra-Red LED and visible White-Light LED and used mainly in conjunction with CCD or CMOS cameras.

Experience:
+ 2-10 years design experience in optics, optical systems, photonics and electronic development on LED, CCD or CMOS camera, light and infra Red, lighting technology and lens systems.
Good experience of power supply, electronic circuits and PCB layouts that will be used to drive LED. Good R&D, lab and testing skills.
Ability to working as part of a team and/or manage a team of skills professions.
Relevant technologies: LED's, Power Supplies, Lighting, Lenses, CCD & CMOS Cameras, Megapixel cameras, Design Power Supply and PCB including circuit design, PCB layout

Good package and salary

Satellite Communication Systems Engineer
My client is looking for a Systems Engineer with mechanical & electrical engineering, RF satellite communications exp. to will Create system diagrams & associated technical diagrams for there transportable satellite comms systems. You will specify technical systems and manage projects through to delivery to the end customer.
Experience:
·Mechanical & electrical engineering experience (preferably gained in the Satellite Comm's industry); minimum 5 years experience.
·RF knowledge & experience (preferably gained in the Satellite Comm's industry); minimum 2 years experience.
·Ability to perform link budget calculations; up-link & down-link (preferable but not essential).
·Experience in coach building (preferable but not essential).
·Create & interpret technical drawings.
·Project management.
·PC literate (MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Outlook, Visio).
Location: South Buckinghamshire, Southeast England.
Please send CVs to: jobs at Twinserve.com

RF / Satellite Communication Service Engineer with digital / analogue electronic exp.
Our client is looking for a Customer Support Professional with experience in component level faultfinding on RF, digital and analogue electronics as well as experience of RF / satellite comms ideally gained within the SNG (satellite news gathering) Broadcast industry. An appreciation of the commercial imperatives of the business would also be of benefit.

You will have an enthusiastic and pro-active approach to all levels of Customer Support. The individuals will report directly to the Customer Support - Repairs Supervisor.

Experience:

Excellent Technical and Fault Finding Skills
Flexible to work on a range of Satellite Comms equipment
Logical fault finding experience in both Digital and Analogue Circuitry
Good knowledge of RF;
Experience with SNG/ENG;
Strong component level Analogue and Digital electronics;
Ability to manage and conclude customer service situations;
Physically fit and well presented.

Location: South Buckinghamshire
Good package and salary

Our client is looking for a Satellite Access Station Engineer to coordinate, operate and maintain the SAS site facilities and services initially located in the North of the Netherlands.
Occasionally work will be carried out in London or at Fucino Ground Station in Italy.
The candidate will be required initially to participate in the appropriate training programs, the integration and test activities of the BGAN site
facilities and the bringing of the site to full operational readiness.
Production and verification of operation and maintenance procedures to run the BGAN will also be an important task of the post.

Key Responsibilities:
Work with equipment suppliers, witness factory acceptance tests prior to site installation
Participate in the site acceptance integration and testing activities
Participate in the evaluation and commissioning of the SAS site for operational readiness
Evaluate impact of configurations changes on operational requirements
Provide engineering support to the operations team at the SAS site
Flexibility to work out of working hours to support special activities and/or critical operations is also required
Liaise with Network Operation Centre (NOC)

You will have:·

Technical education in electronics or telecommunications from a technical college or technical school
· Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in packed data, specifically GSM, GPRS and UMTS
· Experience in data networking, Signalling 7, TCP/IP, Internet protocols
· Good knowledge of measurements techniques analogue and digital
· Fluency in English language required
· Good PC skills with knowledge of MS Windows, Database programs and Web based programs

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
Fluency in one or more languages
Experience in satellite network and earth station operations
Experience in RF system
Experience in UNIX
Experience with the Inmarsat systems
University Degree

Good package and salary

Our client is looking for an experienced Optical or Photonics Engineer with Sales and Marketing experience and is fluent in German, to work as their Business Development Manager in Germany and Holland. The role will be to develop and expand their existing business in Europe and to explore new markets develop new business relationships. The ideal candidate will have +3 years experience in working in the Photonics or ElectroOptics industry and will have a understanding of electronics and optical devises.

Main Responsibilities:· Develop and create a close working relationship with our clients customers in Germany and Mainland Europe along with expanding that client base. To be responsible for managing the business unite and work with Management in Europe and Japan.

Experience/Skills: Considerable experience with the Photonics and Optics Industry.
Knowledge of the Electronics and ElectroOptics industry.
Previous Sales, Marketing or Business Development experience.
Ability to travel within Germany and internationally.
Able to speak to board level management and create new business relationships.
Knowledge of the car automotive market or cell phone market a bouns
Languages: German and English. Any other European languages are a bonus.

Salary: €+70,000 p.a. plus Company Car

Our client is looking for an experienced Optical or Photonics Engineer to work Optical Design Verification team which is responsible for delivering the next generation of highly complex 10Mill+ gates optical transport and service devices for 2.5/10/40 Gbit/s systems. The role involves verification of highly complex Optical Transport and Service Products for 2.5/10/40Gbit/s systems. Working with micro architects to specify the test-plans. Developing verification environments for block and chip level.

Experience/Skills:
· Working experience in the verification of telecom devices (SDH/Sonet)
· Deep knowledge of Specman verification methodology
· Strong programming skills in 'e'
· Experience in development of eRM compliant eVC's
· Profund knowledge of standard simulation tools for digital designs (NC-Sim, ModelSim)
· Basic knowledge of UNIX* tools like Perl and AWK*
· Excellent communication ability and problem solving skills
· Proficiency in written and spoken English and German

Languages: German and English. Any other European languages are a bonus.

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