At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of cutting-edge photonic technology and ultrafast laser systems.
- Company: Specialist laser engineering business in Oxford with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, share options, private medical cover, and professional development.
- Other info: Hands-on role with flexibility and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-performance technology and lead complex engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Strong background in ultrafast laser systems and experience in system integration.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
If you’re motivated by hands‑on work with ultrafast laser systems and want real influence over how high‑performance photonic technology is developed and deployed, this is an opportunity to step into a senior, technically driven role within a specialist laser engineering business.
You’ll play a central role in architecting and delivering next‑photonic processing platforms, combining deep experimental work with system‑level ownership from early‑stage R&D through to robust product delivery. This is a senior technical position with genuine responsibility, suited to someone comfortable leading complex engineering programmes from concept through to implementation.
Working across ultrafast laser sources, precision motion systems, adaptive optics, and vision‑based feedback, you’ll ensure stable, high‑accuracy system performance in demanding environments, while driving integration, optimisation, and scalability.
Essential experience- Strong practical background with ultrafast or femtosecond laser systems
- Hands‑on experience in photonics, precision instrumentation, or complex system integration
- Proven experience working with suppliers, customers, and cross‑functional engineering teams
- Experience taking systems from development through to deployment or production
- PhD or MSc in physics, optics, or a related discipline
- Experience with precision motion control, adaptive optics, or machine‑vision‑enabled systems
- Exposure to photonic device fabrication, fibre or waveguide technologies, or high‑accuracy metrology
Location: Oxford based, hands‑on role with some flexibility.
Salary: Up to ~£60K depending on experience.
Benefits: Bonus, share options, private medical cover, enhanced pension, and professional development support.
