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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Plessey SemiconductorsOxford, Oxfordshire

Salary
£50k – £50k
Posted
9 July 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Plessey Semiconductors is hiring a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer in Oxford, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £50k – £50k. Plessey Semiconductors holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

We are seeking a highly motivated Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our Photonics Systems engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, analysis, and qualification of precision optomechanical systems used in optical interconnects, photonic devices, and next-generation optical technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and develop precision optomechanical components, fixtures, and assemblies for photonic and optical systems. Create detailed 3D CAD models, mec…
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  • Employer: Plessey Semiconductors — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £50k – £50k
  • How this salary compares: about 7% above the £47,000 median across 882 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 4 other live engineering roles in Oxford browse them
  • Posted: 9 July 2026
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