Optical Systems Engineer (Senior)

Senior Optical Systems Engineer

Salary: £54,000 - £58,000

Benefits include: A competitive package including hybrid and flexible working, an annual bonus, share option scheme, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance, enhanced family leave, matched pension contributions of up to 5%, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a Cycle to Work scheme, mental health and wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme, free eye tests, ongoing training and professional development opportunities, and paid volunteering opportunities.

Location: Kidlington (Oxfordshire)

Senior Optical Systems Engineer

Our client is an innovative engineering business developing advanced optical and laser-based technologies for a range of high-performance industrial and scientific applications. Working at the forefront of precision engineering and photonics, they design and manufacture complex systems that support customers operating in highly technical and rapidly evolving industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a talented Senior Optical Systems Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Optical Systems Engineer, Optical Engineer, Photonics Engineer or Laser Systems Engineer with a strong background in complex system design and multidisciplinary engineering. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate across optical, mechanical, software and electronics teams while taking ownership of technically challenging projects from concept through to product delivery. You'll be proactive, solutions-focused and passionate about developing innovative engineering solutions.

As a Senior Optical Systems Engineer, you'll lead the architecture, integration and verification of sophisticated optical systems, bringing together laser technologies, precision mechanics, motion control, electronics and software into reliable, production-ready products. You'll play a key role in developing next-generation technology, working closely with both internal engineering teams and external suppliers to ensure systems meet demanding performance, reliability and manufacturability requirements. This Senior Optical Systems Engineer position offers genuine technical ownership and the opportunity to influence future product development within a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Optical Systems Engineer looking to join a growing technology business where innovation is at the heart of everything they do. You'll work on cutting-edge engineering projects, enjoy flexible working and benefit from excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.

Senior Optical Systems Engineer Requirements

• Significant experience developing complex optical, photonics or laser-based systems.

• Strong understanding of systems engineering, optical integration and multidisciplinary product development.

• Degree, Master's or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through to verification and product release.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to technical challenges.

• Experience with precision motion systems, optical modelling or programming tools such as Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW would be advantageous.

If you are interested in discussing this Senior Optical Systems Engineer role, please apply now and we'll be in touch.