Senior Systems Engineer - Hybrid Laser Photonics Lead

Opsydia; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Group Income Protection and Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave

Company matched pension contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental Health and Wellbeing support

Supported further study or training

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Opsydia in Oxford is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of next-generation laser-photonics products. This role involves system-level ownership, architecture design, and integration across various domains. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in photonics or laser systems, as well as experience in precision instrumentation.

The position offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary of £54,000-£58,000, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Deep technical background with experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation.
• Accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment.
• Experience with industrial-grade system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture from concept through design and verification.
• Develop system-level specifications and performance budgets.
• Ensure compliance with laser safety standards.

Skills

Ultrafast laser applications

Adaptive optics

Precision motion control

Optical systems architecture

Organizational skills

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Optical simulation tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Opsydia in Oxford is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of next-generation laser-photonics products. This role involves system-level ownership, architecture design, and integration across various domains. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in photonics or laser systems, as well as experience in precision instrumentation.

The position offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary of £54,000-£58,000, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.