Laboratory Technician

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is searching for an experienced Laboratory Technician specializing in optical communication networks. This role involves overseeing lab operations, designing electronic systems, and working on cutting-edge AI technologies. Ideal candidates will have a background in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience and a passion for innovation in communication systems.

Benefits

Lucrative stock options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years experience in a test lab.
• Experience with optical fibres and optoelectronic devices.
• Experience with communication network equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall lab facility and health/safety procedures.
• Oversee control and automation of test equipment.
• Assist in designing electrical circuits and PCBs.

Skills

Handling optical fibres

Operating advanced test equipment

Linux for HPC/AI

Network configuration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

5 years of working in a test lab experience

Job description

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Client:

Langham Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Lab Technician (Optical Communication Networks) | London | Hybrid | Up to £50k | Lucrative Stock Options

Are you an experienced Lab Technician with a passion for electronics, optics/photonics, networks, systems and software? Are you looking to work on cutting edge products in AI and Machine Learning?

Then this might just be the role for you!

We are working with a disruptive London based Computer Networking company who are working on the cutting edge of AI and Machine learning technology with applications for increased productivity in Data Centre’s and HPCs.

They are looking for a Lab Technician to coordinate all aspects of lab operations on Optical Products to join them in their mission to revolutionise AI systems whilst reducing energy consumption and stiving for a sustainable future.

You will be expected to work on optical systems, networks and AI testbeds coordinating all aspects of lab operations from test and measurement equipment control and automation, procurement, optical and RF testbed configuration, and electronic design.

Candidates do not necessarily need experience in all these areas but genuine interest and passion for working on the cutting edge of communication networks and systems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of lab facility.
• Oversee Health and safety procedures.
• Oversee control and automation of RF & optical test and measurement equipment.
• Oversee and assist in setting up optical communication network testbeds.
• Design of electronic circuits and PCBs.
• Organise PAT testing of equipment.
• Monitor and organise calibration of equipment.
• ESD coordination, purchasing equipment, test station monitoring, compliance, generating ESD checklists, ESD prep and grounding of workbenches and equipment and providing ESD training where required.
• Assist with soldering, kit building, workstation layout, designing jigging and fixtures.
• Organise shipping and receiving of parts to/from suppliers and manufacturers.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a similar field OR 5 years of working in a test lab experience, ideally at Technician level.
• Experience handling optical fibres and optoelectronic devices.
• Operating advanced test and measurement communication network equipment.
• Linux and Software for HPC/AI node/server operations.
• Network configuration.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £50k DOE
• Lucrative stock options.