Optical Test Engineer/Technician

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Optical Test and Validation Engineer to impact the development of innovative laser technologies. This role is lab-based, focusing on testing components, troubleshooting, and collaboration within teams. Candidates with a hands-on background in optics or electronics will thrive. Full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics, photonics, or electronics preferred.
• Practical, detail-oriented approach needed.
• Familiarity with lasers or fibre optics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate optical and electronic components.
• Support troubleshooting across development stages.
• Configure new components within laser systems.
• Collaborate to analyse test data and resolve issues.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a lab or R&D environment

Using power meters

Using optical scopes

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Optical scopes

Power meters

Job description

This is a key hands‑on role where your work will have a direct impact on the development of new and innovative laser technologies. As an Optical Test and Validation Engineer, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring that components and systems meet the highest performance standards to support the advancement of next‑generation fibre laser products.

Working within a modern laboratory environment, you’ll test and validate critical optical components, troubleshoot technical issues, and help maintain the reliability and precision of advanced laser systems. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to analyse test data, document results, and configure new components for production use.

Full training is provided in fibre handling and optical testing, with a clear pathway for professional development within optics and laser engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Test, validate, and document vendor‑supplied optical and electronic components
• Support troubleshooting and performance improvement across development stages
• Configure and verify new components within laser systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyse test data and resolve technical issues

About You

• Hands‑on experience in a lab or R&D environment, ideally in optics, photonics, or electronics
• Confident using power meters, optical scopes, and other test instruments
• Practical, detail‑oriented, and proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Experience with lasers or fibre optics is an advantage but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician or engineer who thrives in a practical lab environment and wants to contribute directly to cutting‑edge optical and photonics innovation.