Optical/Senior Optical Engineer

About LumOptica

LumOptica is a growing laser and optical technology company. We work with some of the largest technology companies in the world as well as running exciting in-house innovation projects. We firmly believe light can be used to make the world a safer and better place. Owing to increased demand we’re now looking for an Optical/Senior Optical Research Engineer/Physicist to join us on our mission.

If you have a flair for innovation, the courage to challenge convention and like to ask: “what if…?” we would love to hear from you.

We value integrity highly and always deliver what we say we will, without taking shortcuts as we believe in doing the right thing at all times.

Transparency is integral to the way in which we communicate both internally and externally and this is evident in the way we manage our quarterly business reviews to the entire team and our monthly 121 and annual/mid-year progress reviews.

Given the nature of our business, precision and accuracy are essential to achieving a quality outcome so we strive for excellence in everything we do. One of the ways that we ensure excellence is to invest in our people to ensure that they have the training and development that they need. In recognition of excellence we offer a competitive salary and benefit package which includes a discretionary annual bonus.

Thoughtfulness is important in building strong relationships with our team, customers and partners and this means that we look out for each other and treat each other with kindness and respect.

The Role

A multi-faceted role, you will be involved in all aspects of R&D and design: developing solutions to meet our clients’ challenges, preparing proposals, planning and conducting experimental campaigns and providing results in written and verbal form. You will be a self-starter, able to work effectively in a team and with customers. An eagerness and ability to learn is essential. In return, you will be acquiring new skills, working on the latest developments in laser technology and have the real opportunity to make the world better and safer.

Although not essential, we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a defence background and/or with experience in laser directed energy. Whether you have only a few years’ experience or many more, please get in touch!

Essential Requirements:

• Practical experience and understanding of optical engineering and/or lasers
• Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret detailed technical information and convey to colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task
• Work well within a team and interfacing with customers
• Degree in relevant discipline
• Eligible to obtain UK security clearance (resident within the UK for at least the last five years)

Desirable:

• Defence industrial experience
• Laser directed energy experience
• PhD in relevant field
• Optical design experience in Zemax OpticStudio
• Data acquisition and analytics
• Programming experience in Python, COMSOL, LabVIEW

Note that it is not necessary to have all of the desirable requirements above.

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We are committed to continuing professional development and will provide training where required, support in obtaining chartered status and the opportunity to attend and present at conferences.

Salary: £40,000 to £56,000

We also offer the following benefits as part of the offer:

· Hybrid working (typically 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

· Flexible working hours

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Regular socials and fun “away-days”

· Cycle-to-Work Scheme

· Use of company pool e-bike for commuting/leisure

If you think you have relevant experience and skills and could join our fantastic team, then send a CV and covering letter to: careers@lumoptica.com.

No agencies please.