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  • £32k - £42k per annumEstimated
     ...Opportunities in QinetiQ’s Laser & Optical Engineering Teams The Laser & Optical Engineering teams at QinetiQ (Farnborough and Malvern) are seeking talented and motivated Laser & Optical Engineers to join our growing team of subject matter experts. In this role... 
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    QinetiQ

    Farnborough, Hampshire
    5 days ago
  • £46k - £60k per annumEstimated
     ...future of quantum technology - faster, at scale, and with real world impact. What to expect: We are looking for a Photonic Layout Engineer to join our QPU Design team at Oxford Ionics/IonQ. In this role, you will be responsible for the layout of photonic integrated... 
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    Hybrid working
    Flexible hours

    Oxford Ionics

    Oxford, Oxfordshire
    a month ago
  • £64k - £76.5k per annum

     ...potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.   Come join us.   Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to develop ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions between dissimilar, exploratory, waveguiding platforms. This role combines... 
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    PsiQuantum

    Daresbury, Cheshire
    9 hours ago
  •  ...from real active photonic systems. As a Photonics Experimental & Fabrication Engineer, you will build experiments, run automated tests, and analyse large datasets to understand how PICs, lasers, detectors, and nonlinear optical effects actually behave - under bias, noise,... 
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    Zero Point Motion

    Bristol
    more than 2 months ago
  • £43k - £56k per annumEstimated
     ...POSITION SUMMARY  Infleqtion UK is seeking a Frequency Comb Photonics Engineer to support the development, characterisation, and integration of...  ...can support applications such as precision timing, sensing, laser stabilisation, atom addressing, and quantum system integration.... 
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    2 days/week

    Infleqtion

    Harwell, Oxfordshire
    13 days ago
  • £45k - £58k per annumEstimated
     ...Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life. We’re looking for a Nanophotonics Engineer/Scientist to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc. ! What you’ll do: Use in-house optical design tools and techniques for development... 
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    Flexible hours

    Snap Inc.

    Abingdon, Oxfordshire
    2 days ago
  • £45k - £55k per annum

     ...enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.   Come join us.   Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking an Integrated Photonics Engineer to support the characterization and validation of advanced photonic circuits underpinning our quantum computing platform. In this... 
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    PsiQuantum

    Daresbury, Cheshire
    9 hours ago
  •  ...class team to turn breakthrough science into production systems. The Role: We are seeking a PhD-level RF / High-Speed Electronics Engineer with a strong foundation in applied mathematics, electromagnetic theory, and measurement science. You will work at the... 
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    Oriole Networks

    Paignton, Devon
    a month ago
  •  ...PICs), contributing directly to our future tape-outs and core IP roadmap. You will work closely with photonics designers, layout engineers, and testing teams to improve the performance of integrated photonic devices through theoretical analysis, simulation, modelling, and... 
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    Long-term contract

    Salience Labs

    Abingdon, Oxfordshire
    29 days ago
  • £28k - £37k per annumEstimated
     ...TS Metals is seeking a skilled and motivated Laser CAD Designer / Programmer to join our growing team. This role is central to ensuring...  ...contract files in line with company procedures Interpret engineering drawings to produce accurate laser cutting programs Create and... 
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    Quartzelec

    Rugby, Warwickshire
    11 days ago
  •  ...to design, simulate, tape-out, and mature PICs (and associated lasers and photodetectors), closing the loop between theory, simulation...  ...real products. The Role As a Photonics Design & Simulation Engineer, you own PIC design from first principles through tape-out and data... 
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    Zero Point Motion

    Bristol
    more than 2 months ago
  • £40k - £53k per annumEstimated
     ...This role will support the quantum computing team's optomechanical engineering group and collaborate with a cross-functional team of scientists...  ...~ Hands on experience with precision alignment of optical and laser systems.  ~ Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks... 
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    Full-time
    On-site
    Work from home
    2 days/week

    Infleqtion

    Oxford, Oxfordshire
    a month ago
  • £41k - £53k per annumEstimated
     ...diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options. Are you passionate about advancing space technology through precision engineering? We are seeking a  Senior Optomechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of high-accuracy optomechanical... 
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    Simera Sense

    Glasgow
    20 days ago
  • £64k - £76.5k per annum

     ...potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.   Come join us.   Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Optical Fibre Engineer to develop and evaluate advanced optical fibre for high-performance optical systems. This role combines optical modelling, deep... 
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    PsiQuantum

    Daresbury, Cheshire
    9 hours ago
  • £47k - £60k per annumEstimated
     ...approval.  POSITION SUMMARY  Our team seeks an experienced optical engineer with a background in optical design, analysis and integration. As...  ...and design to assembly and test for optical systems spanning laser distribution, modulation, delivery and imaging.  ~ Work at the... 
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    2 days/week

    Infleqtion

    Kidlington, Oxfordshire
    11 days ago
  •  ...diverse and inclusive environment. We are hiring for a Physicist who will report into a Project Manager working within the Product Engineering Team of our Technology Department. The Physicist will provide optical expertise across Andor’s product portfolio. These products... 
    Full-time
    Flexible hours

    Oxford Instruments GmbH

    Belfast
    17 days ago
  •  ...instruments and products, spanning both free space and fibreoptic technologies. Working closely with mechanical, electronic, and software engineers, you’ll ensure optical designs are robust, manufacturable, and seamlessly integrated into complex, real-world systems. You’ll... 

    Oriole Networks

    Paignton, Devon
    a month ago
  • £45k - £59k per annumEstimated
     ...work on the cutting-edge of innovation.  We're looking for an  Optical Engineer  with both design and Assembly Integration and Test experience to join our engineering team and deliver transformative laser communications technology. You will be responsible for the development... 
    Full-time
    Hybrid working
    On-site
    Work from home

    Archangel Lightworks

    Oxford, Oxfordshire
    20 days ago
  • £60k - £71k per annum

     ...is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.   Come join us.   Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Photon Sources Engineer to support the development of our rapidly maturing photon sources platform. In this role you will be responsible for exploring long-term... 
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    Full-time
    Shift work

    PsiQuantum

    Daresbury, Cheshire
    9 hours ago
  • £70k - £93k per annumEstimated
    Senior Director of Electronics Date: Jun 3, 2026 Location:Dunfermline, GB, KY11 8GR Company: Optos Senior Director of Electronics Dunfermline Permanent   ABOUT US When a five-year-old boy was blinded after a regular eye exam failed to spot a retinal...
    Permanent

    Optos, Inc.

    Dunfermline, Fife
    18 days ago
  • £47k - £62k per annumEstimated
     ...Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful...  ...operations based on the interaction between ions and laser and microwave fields. Passionate about helping create technologies... 
    Full-time
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Universal Quantum

    Haywards Heath, West Sussex
    a month ago
  • $35 per hour

     ...problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers. What we look for This opportunity is a good fit for optical engineers open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have: ~ Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational... 
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    Mindrift

    London
    10 days ago
  • £61k - £80k per annumEstimated
     ...potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.   Come join us.   Job Summary: The Senior Optical Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing & implementing high-performance, robust & scalable opto-electronic packaging workflows for a variety of... 
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    PsiQuantum

    Daresbury, Cheshire
    9 hours ago
  • £30k - £62k per annum

     ...accredited client is looking for an Optical Test Equipment Calibration Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of multiple disciplines of calibration including fiber optics, Laser sources, Wavelength Meters, Optical Spectrum Analysers or Thermopiles.... 
    Permanent

    Engineering Employment

    Bradford
    29 days ago