Senior R&D Engineer — DPSS Laser & Photonics

Steneg & Partners; City of Edinburgh; Hybride; GBP 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Steneg & Partners' client in Edinburgh seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to lead development of advanced laser systems and photonic technologies for industrial applications. You will drive experimental research, prototype design, testing, and validation from concept to manufacturable solutions.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across optics, electronics, firmware, mechanical engineering and software to deliver high-performance diode-pumped solid-state laser technologies for

Qualifications

• Academic qualification or equivalent experience in Optics, Photonics, Laser Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in research and development involving optical systems, photonic technologies, lasers, or optoelectronic components.
• Practical experience designing, building, testing, and validating experimental setups, proof-of-concept demonstrators, or engineering prototypes.
• Proficiency with electronic and optoelectronic laboratory instrumentation, measurement equipment, and associated control software.
• Experience analysing experimental data and processing technical results using tools such as Python, Excel, or equivalent engineering software.
• Strong organisational and project execution skills, with the ability to manage several technical activities and deliver results within defined deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Responsabilités

• Lead and contribute to R&D projects involving the design, development, and evaluation of new laser-based technologies, optical systems, and photonic components.
• Translate early-stage technical concepts into practical proof-of-concept demonstrators, experimental setups, and functional prototypes.
• Design and execute experimental activities to investigate system performance, validate technical feasibility, and identify opportunities for further technology development.
• Take technical ownership of assigned R&D projects and work packages, coordinating development activities to meet defined objectives, milestones, and deadlines.
• Collaborate with specialists in optics, electronics, firmware, mechanical engineering, and software to integrate and validate complex laser-based systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, experimental results, and project documentation for internal teams, customers, and external funding stakeholders.

Connaissances

Lab instrumentation

Data analysis

Python/engineering software

Project execution

Technical documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Optics/Photonics degree

R&D experience

Outils

C++

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Measurement tools

Description du poste

Steneg & Partners' client in Edinburgh seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to lead development of advanced laser systems and photonic technologies for industrial applications. You will drive experimental research, prototype design, testing, and validation from concept to manufacturable solutions.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across optics, electronics, firmware, mechanical engineering and software to deliver high-performance diode-pumped solid-state laser technologies for