Lead Optical Scientist/Engineer - Laser Sensing

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malvern is seeking a Principal Optical Scientist/Engineer to provide technical leadership across projects in optical and laser-based technologies. Responsibilities include leading research and product development, managing technology roadmaps, and mentoring teams. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and experience with optical systems. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits including a matched pension scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience bidding for scientific or technical projects.
• Knowledge of physical and engineering principles as applied to optical communications.
• Experience in product development and introduction.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of optical product development and research programmes.
• Writing technical content for proposals, bids, and white papers.
• Mentoring and developing multi-disciplinary technical teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Experience delivering new products or projects

Strong initiative

Practical knowledge of optical technologies

Education

Science or engineering degree relevant to optical technologies

Tools

Python

Matlab

LabVIEW

C

C++

Job description

A leading technology company in Malvern is seeking a Principal Optical Scientist/Engineer to provide technical leadership across projects in optical and laser-based technologies. Responsibilities include leading research and product development, managing technology roadmaps, and mentoring teams. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and experience with optical systems. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits including a matched pension scheme and generous holidays.