The Role
Using your significant breadth of understanding of general optical and laser principles you will take a lead in planning and running R&D projects, fielding technical enquiries, assessing their feasibility and proposing statements of work in response. You will also present project results to stakeholders which includes both technical and non-technical audiences.
As Lead Optical Physicist/Engineer you will report directly to the CEO and in addition to the technical requirements of this role, you will also have the opportunity to line manage other team members and/or to contribute to business development activities.
Experience
- You must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance (you must be a UK National and ideally have been resident within the UK for at least the last five years).
- Significant breadth of understanding of lasers and optical systems, ideally free space optical and high power.
- Interpreting detailed technical information to convey to both technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders.
- Leading R&D projects including resource, budgets and timeline management.
- Peer-reviewing for company deliverables to ensure quality in reports and presentations.
- Experience in optical design and/or an understanding of fibre optics is also highly desirable although not essential.
Skills and Behaviours
- Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
- Flexibility to contribute beyond your own core role to ensure the success of the team.
- Professional but thoughtful communication style and strong rapport building skills.
- The drive to learn new technologies and develop new skills.
- An understanding of how to identify business development opportunities and assess the likelihood of successfully securing these opportunities.
- The desire to share your experience and skills with less experienced members of the team in order to aid their development.
Benefits
We highly value integrity, and we strive to always do the right thing and to deliver what we say we will so that our clients and partners know they can rely on us. In recognition of excellence, we offer a competitive salary and benefit package which includes a discretionary annual bonus. We are committed to continuing professional development and provide support in obtaining chartered status and the opportunity to attend and present at conferences.
- Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 days WFH).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Regular socials and fun away-days.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
- Use of company pool e-bike for commuting/leisure.
