Laser Applications Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist laser engineering business in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Laser Applications Engineer to influence the development of high-performance photonic technology. In this senior role, you will be responsible for shaping next-generation photonic processing platforms while delivering accurate performance in demanding environments. The ideal candidate has experience with ultrafast laser systems and is comfortable managing complex engineering work from conception through delivery. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Share options

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience with precision motion control, adaptive optics, or machine-vision-enabled systems.
• Exposure to photonic device fabrication, fibre or waveguide technologies, or high-accuracy metrology.

Responsibilities

• Shape next-generation photonic processing platforms combining experimental work with system-level responsibility.
• Deliver stable, high-accuracy performance in demanding environments.

Skills

Strong practical background with ultrafast or femtosecond laser systems

Hands-on experience in photonics

Experience working with suppliers or customers

Education

PhD or MSc in physics, optics, or a related discipline

Job description

Laser Applications Engineer – Ultrafast Lasers

If you’re motivated by hands‑on work with ultrafast laser systems and want real influence over how high‑performance photonic technology is developed and deployed, this is an opportunity to step into a senior, technically driven role within a specialist laser engineering business.

You’ll play a central role in shaping next‑generation photonic processing platforms, combining deep experimental work with system‑level responsibility from early‑stage R&D through to robust product delivery. This is a senior technical position with genuine ownership, suited to someone comfortable guiding complex engineering work from concept through implementation.

Working closely with ultrafast laser sources, precision motion systems, adaptive optics, and vision‑based feedback, you’ll deliver stable, high‑accuracy performance in demanding environments.

Essential experience

• Strong practical background with ultrafast or femtosecond laser systems
• Hands‑on experience in photonics, precision instrumentation, or optical system integration
• Experience working with suppliers, customers, or cross‑functional engineering teams

Desirable background

• PhD or MSc in physics, optics, or a related discipline
• Experience with precision motion control, adaptive optics, or machine‑vision‑enabled systems
• Exposure to photonic device fabrication, fibre or waveguide technologies, or high‑accuracy metrology

Location: Oxford‑based, hands‑on role with some flexibility

Salary: Up to ~£60K depending on experience

Benefits: Bonus, share options, private medical cover, enhanced pension, and professional development support