Optical Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Southampton |
| Area | Hampshire, England |
| Sector | Optics/Lasers |
| Salary | £40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Clear routes to progress |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Maria Goncalves |
| Job Ref | MG-3547-1 |
| Job Views | 4 |
- Description
- This key role will expose you to bespoke engineering projects, working at the forefront of laser and optical technology within an R&D-led environment.
You’ll join a product development team focused on the design, testing, validation, and characterisation of optical components and laser systems. The role is highly hands-on and lab-based, involving the development of test equipment, support of new product introductions, and close collaboration with mechanical, manufacturing, and wider R&D teams.
The company are based in a state-of-the-art facility with multi-million-pound equipment, allowing you to witness cutting-edge technology all being made under the same roof.
This position suits an engineer who enjoys practical problem-solving and applying physics and engineering principles to complex, performance-critical systems. You’ll be involved across the development lifecycle, contributing to verification, qualification, and continuous improvement activities on custom, non-standard projects.
Key experience includes:- Hands-on work with optical, laser, or fibre-based systems
- Strong grounding in applied physics, optics, or mechanical engineering
- Experience in a product development or advanced engineering environment
