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  •  ...experimental and theoretical photonics and optics. The goal is to develop extremely low-...  ...topological states and nonlinear optics, the system will generate ultrastable combs in a...  ...provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and... 
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    National Physical Laboratory

    Loughborough, Leicestershire
    7 days ago
  •  ...Cosmos technology comes to life. Covering engineering, product development, and technical...  ...designs, builds, and operates the satellites, systems, and platforms that make our missions possible...  ...design and development of cutting-edge optical payloads, including high-resolution... 
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    Open Cosmos

    Didcot, Oxfordshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £67.28k - £104.71k per annum

    Applications are invited for a full-time, Professor of Optical Communications or Sensing. The Aston institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) is one of the largest photonics research centres in the UK, pursuing a diverse range of topics at the leading edge including high... 
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    Aston University

    Birmingham
    19 days ago
  • £67.28k - £104.71k per annum

     ...15 June 2026 Reference: 0356-26 Release Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 Applications are invited for a full-time, Professor of Optical Communications or Sensing. The Aston institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) is one of the largest photonics research centres in... 
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    Aston University

    Co. West Midlands
    25 days ago
  • The University of Strathclyde is proud to be one of only 12 UK universities awarded funding from the prestigious UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Global Talent Fund (GTF). This £4.35 million investment recognises Strathclyde’s global leadership in research, innovation, and...
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    University of Strathclyde

    Glasgow
    18 days ago
  • £65k - £70k per annum

    Company: ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £65000 - £70000/annum
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    ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD

    West End, Hampshire
    6 days ago
  •  ...innovative startup that is pioneering advanced optical technologies. They are currently seeking a talented Optical Engineer to join their team and help drive the next generation...  ..., and test novel optical components and systems. Working in a collaborative environment, you will... 
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    Cranleigh STEM

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £45k - £62k per annumEstimated
    As a Senior Optical Engineer at Spire, you’ll play a leading role in developing and testing the various optical products and systems on our Spire satellites. You’ll take ownership of our optical design processes and guide the qualification and acceptance of flight hardware.... 
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    Spire

    Glasgow
    more than 2 months ago
  • £50k per annum

     ...to support production . Review and check laser cutting profiles, making changes where needed . Work alongside production and engineering teams to keep jobs running smoothly and maintain consistent quality HOURS Monday - Thursday - 07:30am - 16:30pm Friday - 0... 
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    Masstemps Ltd

    Oldbury, West Midlands
    2 days ago
  • £25k - £35k per annum

    Company: MANSELL RECRUITMENT GROUP Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £25000 - £35000/annum
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    MANSELL RECRUITMENT GROUP

    Manchester
    22 days ago
  • £32k - £35k per annum

     ...working environment. The Role: Programming and operating CNC laser cutting machinery Creating accurate programs from detailed engineering drawings Using nesting software to maximise material utilisation and reduce waste Optimising cutting paths to improve... 
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    Tipton, West Midlands
    26 days ago
  •  ...exists to extract truth from real active photonic systems. As a Photonics Experimental & Fabrication Engineer, you will build experiments, run automated tests, and...  ...how PICs, lasers, detectors, and nonlinear optical effects actually behave - under bias, noise, drift,... 
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    Zero Point Motion

    Bristol
    more than 2 months ago
  •  ...building next-generation photonic networking systems to power the future of AI and high-...  ...reduced energy consumption. We are taking optical circuit switching from cutting-edge...  ...a PhD-level RF / High-Speed Electronics Engineer with a strong foundation in applied mathematics... 
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    Oriole Networks

    Paignton, Devon
    24 days ago
  • £55k per annum

     ...CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Technologist – Optical Engineer , to join a global materials manufacturing company, based near Wigan,...  ...duties will be: Creating and enhancing automatic inspection systems from concept through to implementation Providing novel and... 
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    CK Group

    Wigan, Greater Manchester
    more than 2 months ago
  • $35 per hour

     ...on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent...  ..., contributors may: Design original optics problems that simulate real physics...  ...This opportunity is a good fit for optical engineers open to part-time, non-permanent projects... 
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    Mindrift

    London
    4 days ago
  • £41k - £53k per annumEstimated
     ...advancing space technology through precision engineering? We are seeking a  Senior Optomechanical...  ...of high-accuracy optomechanical systems for space applications. This is an exciting...  ...optomechanical engineers, optomechanical designers, optical designers, thermal engineers, and... 

    Simera Sense

    Glasgow
    18 days ago
  • £40.14k per annum

     ...work hands ‑ on with state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art systems, develop bespoke instrumentation, and...  ...analysis Collaborate with researchers, engineers, academic partners and industry Publish...  ...technologies, quantum networks, quantum optics experiments Experimental experience in... 
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    National Physical Laboratory

    Teddington, Greater London
    7 days ago
  • £42k - £58k per annumEstimated
     ...technologies.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ~Vision & Strategy: Develop and communicate a compelling electronics and embedded systems roadmap that aligns with Optos’ business and technology objectives. ~Technical Leadership: Direct the design, verification, and... 
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    Optos, Inc.

    Dunfermline, Fife
    13 days ago
  • £40k - £45k per annum

    Company: RISE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £40000 - £45000/annum door to door + overtime + van
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    RISE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT

    Newcastle upon Tyne
    16 days ago
  • £32k - £41k per annumEstimated
     ...leader in data storage solutions. We strive to create precision-engineered data storage technologies that deliver superior capacity, speed,...  ...Delivering volume capable processes including robust process control systems • Managing daily workflow and production schedules • Working... 
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    Seagate Technology

    Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
    16 days ago
  • £30k - £37k per annumEstimated
     ...pioneering the next generation of photonic systems for networking, and high-performance...  ...a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and innovators, we’re building scalable,...  ...equipment. • Manufacturing and characterizing optical nanostructures Please note that this... 
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    Finchetto Ltd.

    Cardiff
    3 days ago
  • £34k - £36k per annum

     ...CAD Engineer / Laser Programmer Tipton, West Midlands £34,000 – £36,000 per annum Day Shift We are a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Tipton, specialising in high-quality metal components and castings for a wide range... 
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    Pertemps Ltd

    Tipton, West Midlands
    22 days ago
  •  ...real products. The Role As a Photonics Design & Simulation Engineer, you own PIC design from first principles through tape-out and...  ...such as: Lumerical MODE / FDTD / INTERCONNECT COMSOL Wave Optics Zemax or equivalent is a bonus Closing the loop (core responsibility... 
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    Zero Point Motion

    Bristol
    more than 2 months ago
  • $35 per hour

     ...tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment....  ...answers. What we look for This opportunity is a good fit for optical engineers with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent... 
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    Mindrift

    Birmingham
    9 days ago
  • £53k - £70k per annumEstimated
     ...has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant...  ...on this extraordinary journey! Job Summary: The Senior Optical Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing & implementing high-performance... 

    PsiQuantum

    Daresbury, Cheshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £30k - £62k per annum

    Our UKAS 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... 
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    Engineering Employment

    Bradford
    11 days ago