Senior Laser Systems Engineer — Shape Advanced Optical Tech

Humand Talent Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Humand Talent Ltd. is seeking a Senior Laser Systems Engineer to join a growing technical team in Oxfordshire. The role centers on designing, validating and deploying high-precision laser systems.

You will influence equipment architecture, select components and lead hands-on problem solving across the full development cycle.

This is a senior, hands-on position offering engineering ownership, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and the chance to work with advanced photonics technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience with laser-based equipment and photonic devices.
• Background in high-precision optical engineering.
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings.
• Experience with system validation and field support.
• Strong problem-solving and practical engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine laser-based equipment from concept to operation.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure system performance.
• Lead design decisions and maintain technical quality.
• Contribute to equipment testing and commissioning.
• Translate requirements into reliable, high-performance solutions.

Skills

Laser engineering

Optical systems

Problem solving

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Physics/Optics/Photonics

Photonics background

Tools

CAD software

Lab instrumentation

Test equipment

Job description

Humand Talent Ltd. is seeking a Senior Laser Systems Engineer to join a growing technical team in Oxfordshire. The role centers on designing, validating and deploying high-precision laser systems.

You will influence equipment architecture, select components and lead hands-on problem solving across the full development cycle.

This is a senior, hands-on position offering engineering ownership, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and the chance to work with advanced photonics technologies.