At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented team in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge laser systems.
- Company: Join a small, well-funded organisation with expert founders.
- Benefits: Influence, visibility, and the freedom to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with ambitious goals and rapid evolution.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while guiding innovative engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Background in physics or photonics and experience leading engineering teams.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
If you’re looking for a role where your work genuinely shapes the direction of a growing technology team, this one offers the chance to lead a talented group of physicists and mechanical engineers while steering complex laser‑based systems from development into full manufacturing. You’d be joining a small but well‑funded organisation of just over twenty people, with strong backing and founders who are recognised experts in their field. It’s a place where you’ll have influence, visibility and the freedom to make a real difference.
In this role you’ll take ownership of the systems function, guiding how laser, optical, mechanical and control elements come together into a cohesive system. You’ll set the architectural direction, support hands‑on engineering decisions, and provide the leadership and structure the team needs as the technology scales. Collaboration is key and you’ll work directly with the founders, wider engineering groups, suppliers and early customers to shape how new variants are developed and delivered.
A major part of the job will centre on moving ideas from R&D into production, tightening NPD/NPI processes, improving test and validation approaches, and ensuring the engineering output is consistent, safe and ready for manufacturing. It’s a role suited to someone who enjoys combining technical depth with team leadership in an environment where the roadmap is ambitious and evolving quickly.
We are looking for:
- Background in physics, photonics or laser‑based engineering
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Systems engineering experience across hardware, optics/lasers or control systems
- Proven ability to take products through NPD/NPI into manufacture
- Ability to define and own system‑level architecture and specifications
Head of Laser Systems Engineering employer: ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT
Join a dynamic and innovative small organisation where your leadership in laser systems engineering will directly influence the future of cutting-edge technology. With a collaborative work culture and strong support from industry experts, you'll have the opportunity to guide a talented team while enjoying significant autonomy and visibility in your role. The company prioritises employee growth, offering a unique environment that fosters creativity and encourages the transition of ideas from R&D to production, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and impactful work.
