Photonics Experimental & Fabrication Lab Engineer

Zero Point Motion; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading photonics technology firm in Bristol is seeking an experimentalist with strong hands-on experience and expertise in photonic systems. The ideal candidate will design and analyze complex experiments with lasers and photodetectors, handle large datasets, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize designs. Candidates should be proficient in Python and willing to push the boundaries of photonics towards production. This role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with lasers and photodetectors.
• Experience with nonlinear optics is a plus.
• Willingness to rapidly upskill in design–experiment correlation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve photonic experiments.
• Analyze experimental datasets with statistical discipline.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Strong hands-on experimental experience with photonic systems

Comfort with electronics and lab instrumentation

Demonstrated Python coding ability

Comfort handling large datasets and statistics

Education

Relevant engineering or physics degree

Tools

Python

Laser systems

Photodetectors

Job description

A leading photonics technology firm in Bristol is seeking an experimentalist with strong hands-on experience and expertise in photonic systems. The ideal candidate will design and analyze complex experiments with lasers and photodetectors, handle large datasets, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize designs. Candidates should be proficient in Python and willing to push the boundaries of photonics towards production. This role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic working environment.