Engineering Programme Manager

Isaac Gracie; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology organization based in Scotland is seeking an Engineering Leader to guide a multidisciplinary team in developing groundbreaking optoelectronic products. The role requires strong technical leadership and experience in launching complex products from concept to market. Candidates should have a robust understanding of physics and engineering principles to drive the integration of optics and electronics effectively. This position directly impacts the success of innovative technologies in a rapidly growing market.

Qualifications

• Strong technical leadership in engineering disciplines.
• Experience in driving complex optoelectronic products.
• Ability to manage tight integration of optical design and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Drive products from concept to manufacturing readiness.
• Implement and refine engineering processes.

Skills

Optical performance and alignment

Material and thermal behaviour

Electronic signal integrity

Control systems and precision calibration

System-level physics

Job description

Engineering Leader — Optoelectronics & Physics-Driven Product Development

(European Headquarters — Supporting a High-Growth US Technology Organisation)

We're searching for a senior engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of physics, optoelectronics, and complex system behaviour. This is a pivotal role within a growing technology organisation developing cutting‑edge optoelectronic products designed to perform in demanding real‑world environments.

If you're driven by the challenge of turning deep physics into robust, scalable products and you enjoy guiding multidisciplinary teams to make that happen this is very much your arena.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead a high‑calibre engineering group spanning optics, photonics, electronics, embedded systems, mechanical design, and test. The products you’ll help deliver demand a rigorous understanding of:

• Optical performance and alignment
• Material and thermal behaviour
• Electronic signal integrity
• Control systems and precision calibration
• System‑level physics that ties it all together

Your role combines strong technical leadership with programme direction and setting the pace, building clarity, and ensuring decisions are rooted in sound scientific principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers across optics/photonics, electronics, firmware, mechanical, and systems disciplines
• Drive complex optoelectronic products from concept → prototype → verification → manufacturing readiness
• Own system‑level engineering, ensuring tight integration between optical design, electronics, and embedded control
• Implement and refine engineering processes: documentation, change control, risk management, and cross‑team communication
• Support deep‑dive technical reviews on optical and electronic design, including alignment, calibration, stability, signal integrity, and performance drift
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to ensure products are robust, repeatable, and scalable
• Build project plans, resource models, and delivery frameworks that increase transparency and predictability
• Support recruitment and the ongoing growth of a world‑class technical team

Why This Role Matters

This position sits at the organisation's European headquarters, supporting a rapidly scaling US group backed by major investment to advance a significant AI‑driven technology platform. You'll be joining at a moment where solid engineering leadership directly influences the success of globally impactful products