Lead Concept Engineer

Lead Concept Engineer

Guildford

£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Medical + Health Plan + Life Insurance + Holidays

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Concept Engineer to join a globally operating, technology‑driven engineering organisation with a strong focus on innovation, ergonomics, and advanced imaging systems.

The role sits within a highly creative concept development environment, working at the forefront of optical, digital, and metrology system innovation.

In this role you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and validate next‑generation system concepts, taking ideas from early research through to functioning proof‑of‑concept models that inform future product roadmaps.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership position, ideal for someone who enjoys system‑level thinking, prototyping, and early‑stage design validation within a well‑funded and forward‑thinking R&D environment.

• Create and develop innovative concepts for next‑generation optical, digital, and metrology imaging systems
• Act as technical lead within concept development activities, driving early‑stage system design and validation
• Plan and build mock‑ups and breadboard prototypes to prove system interactions and feasibility
• Conduct technology and competitor benchmarking to identify innovation opportunities
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies to enhance future products
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external technology partners
• Manage concept projects, reporting progress, milestones, and technical risks
• Support alignment of system requirements and specifications across disciplines

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physical Science, Optoelectronics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or similar
• Strong technical background in optics, imaging systems, metrology, or mechatronic systems
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, mock‑up development, and early‑stage system validation
• Background in R&D or concept development environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across technical disciplines
• Natural technical leader with a creative, structured, and hands‑on approach
• Passion for innovation and emerging technologies

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.