Photonics Technologist - Hybrid R&D & Innovation

Digital Catapult; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Private pension (10%)

Discretionary bonus

E‑Vehicle scheme

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Digital Catapult in the UK seeks a Technologist to provide technology expertise across photonics, supporting project delivery, thought leadership and ecosystem engagement. You will work with multiple teams to plan, design and deliver projects and contribute to strategic photonic opportunities alongside quantum technologies.

The role demands hands-on photonics experience, strong communication skills and the ability to build networks across academia, industry and government.

Qualifications

• Broad and hands-on experience of photonic technologies.
• Project initiation, formulation and leadership experience in a consulting, research or commercial setting.
• Excellent problem solving and multitasking skills, with a creative and flexible attitude.
• Experience within simulation and design of photonic systems, together processing of photonic data.
• Outstanding communicator with the ability to present complex issues to business, technical and political audiences.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of photonics projects, including NI-focused and wider UK work.
• Support on proposal development, addressing research opportunities and commercial work.
• Support the Technology Research, Development and Innovation team, including horizon scanning and technology roadmap development.
• Collaborate with photonics team members on the research plans and long-term strategy.
• Building networks across academia, industry and government in the UK photonics ecosystem.
• Collaborate on research journal publications, together with demonstrate thought leadership via writing articles and presenting at industry and academic events.

Skills

Photonics

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Digital Catapult in the UK seeks a Technologist to provide technology expertise across photonics, supporting project delivery, thought leadership and ecosystem engagement. You will work with multiple teams to plan, design and deliver projects and contribute to strategic photonic opportunities alongside quantum technologies.

The role demands hands-on photonics experience, strong communication skills and the ability to build networks across academia, industry and government.