Optical Lab Technician

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

Job summary

An exciting startup in London is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to join their innovative team. This hybrid role focuses on developing disruptive technologies in HPC and AI/ML. You will be responsible for managing lab facilities, ensuring health and safety, and conducting various tests and measurements. Candidates should have a relevant degree or substantial lab experience, with skills in optical fibre handling and programming in Python, C, or Matlab. Join a forward-thinking company that offers a competitive salary and benefits, including share options and private medical insurance, while working on cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Share Options

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of lab experience or a relevant degree required.
• Competent in optical fibres and optoelectronic devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab facilities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Conduct RF and optical testing and measurement.

Skills

Optical Fibre Handling

Optoelectronic Devices

Advanced Semiconductor Testing

Assembly/Soldering

Python Programming

C Programming

Matlab Programming

Linux

Education

Relevant Degree

PhD (if applicable)

Tools

RF and Optical Test Equipment

PAT Testing Equipment

Job description

Based in London, the Optical Lab Technician will be joining an exciting new startup. This position is Hybrid and will focus on the development of disruptive technologies for HPC, AI / ML Technologies.

The Lab Technician will be responsible for lab-based work focused on electronics, optics/photonics, networks, systems, and software. Key responsibilities will include:

1. Lab Facilities management
2. Health and Safety
3. PAT Testing
4. RF and Optical Test and Measurement (Control / Automation of)
5. ESD/EMC
6. Assembly/soldering
7. COSH

The successful candidate should hold a good relevant degree or 5 years of experience working in a lab. Please note this role isn't open to fresh graduates unless PhD qualified. Additional experience requirements include:

1. Competent in handling optical fibres and optoelectronic devices
2. Advanced Semiconductor / Optical Test and measurement
3. Assembly / Soldering
4. Python/C/Matlab Programming with Linux as beneficial

The salary on offer is £40k - £60k, along with share options and private medical.