Optical Test Engineering Lead

Scientis Search Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientis Search Ltd in the UK leads an optical technology group seeking a Test Engineering Lead to own the test strategy across R&D, product development and early industrialisation. You will translate requirements into robust test and verification plans and spearhead the growth of a dedicated test and metrology team.

The role combines technical depth with leadership, demanding hands-on testing work while shaping the function as the company scales its adaptive optical technologies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading test engineering in R&D/product development contexts.
• Strong capability to design test methods from first principles and validate results.
• Ability to manage a small team while remaining hands-on in laboratory work.
• Excellent communication to translate complex requirements into test strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the test engineering strategy across R&D and early industrialisation.
• Lead development of test and metrology capability and roadmap.
• Develop experimental methods, test setups and measurement techniques.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on contribution to development tests.

Job description

Scientis Search Ltd in the UK leads an optical technology group seeking a Test Engineering Lead to own the test strategy across R&D, product development and early industrialisation. You will translate requirements into robust test and verification plans and spearhead the growth of a dedicated test and metrology team.

The role combines technical depth with leadership, demanding hands-on testing work while shaping the function as the company scales its adaptive optical technologies.