Laser & Optical Scientist​/Engineer (Intermediate to Principal level

Laser & Optical Scientist/Engineer (Intermediate to Principal level)

Farnborough, Hampshire, or Malvern, Worcestershire.

Salary & Benefits Highly Competitive.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a selection of Laser & Optical engineering staff at our client's sites in Farnborough, Hampshire, and Malvern, Worcestershire. You ll play a vital role in advancing research into next-generation laser and optical technologies, directly contributing to the development and production of innovative defence and commercial solutions.

Work examples include the UK s Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) programmes, among other world-leading photonics-based capabilities.

You ll get to work across the full product lifecycle - following a gate stage approach from early-stage research and prototypes through to integrated, qualified, and field-deployable systems.

• Design, develop, and mature electro-optical and optomechanical subsystems.
• Apply systems engineering principles across the delivery lifecycle.
• Support product development, integration, verification, and qualification activities.
• Build and operate experimental and prototype systems.
• Support the introduction of product into manufacturing.
• Contribute to technical strategy and innovation roadmaps.
• Support business growth through technical inputs to bids and proposals.

Essential qualifications for the Senior Laser Scientist:
PhD/MSc and experience in a relevant field (e.g. Laser Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline)

Please note that all applicants for these roles must be eligible to obtain a high level of security clearance