Lab Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronics and optics seeks a skilled Lab Manager to oversee lab operations and manage cutting-edge optical systems and networks. The role involves ensuring health and safety, controlling test equipment, and designing circuits. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or extensive lab experience and proficiency in programming and PCB design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or 5+ years lab experience.
• Proficiency in optical fibers and optoelectronic devices.
• Experience with advanced test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab facilities, ensuring health and safety.
• Control RF and optical test equipment.
• Oversee optical communication network testbeds.

Skills

Optical fibers handling

Optoelectronic devices

Test and measurement equipment

PCB design

Soldering

Programming in Python

Programming in C

Programming in Matlab

Linux familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

5+ years of lab experience at Technician level

Job description

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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Lab Manager with a passion for electronics, optics/photonics, networks, systems, and software. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical system, network, and AI testbeds while managing lab operations and ensuring seamless workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage overall lab facilities, including health and safety procedures.
• Control and automate RF and optical test and measurement equipment.
• Oversee and assist in the setup of optical communication network testbeds.
• Design electronic circuits and PCBs.
• Monitor and organize equipment calibration, outsourcing when necessary.
• Perform soldering, kit building, workstation layout, and design jigging and fixtures.
• Check and record goods received.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or 5+ years of lab experience at Technician level.
• Proficiency in handling optical fibers and optoelectronic devices.
• Experience with advanced test and measurement equipment for communication networks.
• Competence in PCB design and soldering.
• Programming skills in Python, C, or Matlab.
• Familiarity with Linux and software for HPC/AI node/server operations.

Interested?

If you’re excited by this opportunity and meet the requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more!