Senior Systems Engineer: Ultrafast Lasers & Photonics Lead

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

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Private medical cover

Enhanced pension

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading laser engineering firm in Oxford seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to work hands-on with ultrafast laser systems and to have significant influence over high-performance photonic technology development. This role involves architecting and delivering next-generation photonic processing platforms and leading complex engineering programmes. Candidates should have a strong background in ultrafast laser systems and experience in system integration. Competitive salary of up to £60K with benefits like bonuses and private medical cover.

Qualifications

• Motivated by hands-on work with ultrafast laser systems.
• Comfortable leading complex engineering programmes from concept through to implementation.
• Experience with precision motion control, adaptive optics, or machine-vision-enabled systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver next-generation photonic processing platforms.
• Lead complex engineering programmes ensuring stable system performance.
• Drive integration, optimisation, and scalability across systems.

Skills

Strong practical background with ultrafast or femtosecond laser systems

Hands-on experience in photonics, precision instrumentation, or complex system integration

Proven experience working with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams

Experience taking systems from development through to deployment or production

Education

PhD or MSc in physics, optics, or a related discipline

Job description

A leading laser engineering firm in Oxford seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to work hands-on with ultrafast laser systems and to have significant influence over high-performance photonic technology development. This role involves architecting and delivering next-generation photonic processing platforms and leading complex engineering programmes. Candidates should have a strong background in ultrafast laser systems and experience in system integration. Competitive salary of up to £60K with benefits like bonuses and private medical cover.