Engineering Lead - Optical Systems & Photonics Hardware (Healthtech, Deep tech)

iLoF; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthtech company is seeking an Engineering Lead for Optical Systems & Photonics Hardware to guide their engineering operations and lead a multidisciplinary team. This role involves technical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project execution from concept to delivery. You will bridge UK and international sites, fostering innovation and accountability. Ideal candidates will have startup experience and a strong background in engineering leadership, helping to revolutionize personalized medicine. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical leadership in engineering operations.
• Experience in building and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and manage day-to-day operations.
• Assemble and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Act as a liaison with scientists to translate needs into solutions.
• Standardize practices across UK and international sites.
• Drive programs from concept to delivery.

Job description

Job Description

Hello!

We're looking for an awesome Engineering Lead - Optical Systems & Photonics Hardware (Healthtech, Deep tech) to join our team on our journey to revolutionize personalized medicine.

About your Role 📰

• Technical & site leadership : Provide hands‑on technical direction and manage day‑to‑day engineering operations; ensure engineering goals map to company strategy and product roadmap.
• Build & lead the team : Assemble, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing, multidisciplinary group across hardware, software, optics / photonics, systems, and data—fostering innovation, accountability, and resilience.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration : Act as the principal technical liaison with scientists / assay developers; translate clinical and biological needs into robust engineering solutions.
• Cross‑site integration : Bridge our UK and international sites - standardize practices, promote knowledge sharing, and keep priorities aligned.
• Project execution & delivery : Drive programs from concept to verification / validation ; define milestones, allocate resources, manage risks / RAIDs, and land reliable systems on time.

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