Principal Ultrafast Laser Specialist
Oxfordshire | £75,000 – £100,000 + Share Options
Ready to lead advanced laser technology from concept to real-world product?
Want a senior technical role with genuine ownership and influence?
Our client is a growing deep-tech organisation developing high-performance laser systems for demanding real-world applications. They’re looking for a Principal Ultrafast Laser Specialist to lead the design and development of next-generation short pulse laser systems
Why This Role is Great
You’ll get to:
- Shape the design of advanced ultrafast laser systems.
- Lead technical decisions across performance, reliability and manufacturability.
- Work hands-on with CPA/OPCPA, pulse shaping, diagnostics, stretchers and compressors.
- Collaborate with scientists, optical engineers and mechanical engineers.
- Mentor others as the team grows.
- Help turn complex lab-based technology into robust, deployable products.
About You
- You’ll likely bring experience in short pulse lasers, ultrafast optics, nonlinear optics or advanced photonics.
- A PhD or equivalent experience would be valuable, but practical expertise and technical leadership matter most.
- Experience with laser diagnostics, broadband amplification, complex optical systems, modelling, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW or optical design tools would be a bonus.
The Package
- Salary: £75,000 – £100,000
- Benefits: Share options expected
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Working pattern: Mainly on-site, with flexibility where possible
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Humand Talent Solutions and our client are committed to inclusive hiring and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
