Laser Development Engineer | Southampton | Full Time

£40-£50K

We are looking for a Laser Development Engineer to drive the optical development of next-generation fibre laser products. This hands-on role covers the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team and play a key role in delivering innovative laser solutions to market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop fibre lasers, prototypes, and evaluation systems in collaboration with technology and manufacturing teams
• Support verification, validation, and failure investigations for new products
• Create and maintain project documentation and support manufacturing transfers
• Report project progress to the development team

Required Experience:

• 35 years experience in laser technology/product development
• Hands-on experience in optical labs and a practical understanding of laser physics and components
• Experience working in cross-functional teams delivering NPI into manufacturing

Qualifications:

• PhD in lasers or fibre optics preferred, or
• Bachelors/Masters degree in a laser engineering-related field with relevant industrial experience

Personal Attributes:

• Hands-on and creative with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Self-starter with drive, initiative, and focus
• Able to work methodically across multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams