Electronic Engineer

Advanced Technical Recruitment
Southampton, United Kingdom
3 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs
Spotlight

Lead Quantum Error Correction Researcher

£145,000 – £240,000 pa Hybrid
Spotlight

Quantum Error Correction Researcher (Algorithms)

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom
£60,000 – £85,000 pa Hybrid

Software Engineer (Compilers)

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Integration Software Engineer

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom
£65,000 – £80,000 pa Hybrid

 Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware)

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom

Optical Packaging & Assembly Engineer

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom
On-site

Research Associate in Quantum Sensor Nanofabrication

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom
£38 – £41 pa On-site
Posted
4 Mar 2026 (3 months ago)

Electronic Engineer – Optoelectronics/Photonics – Southampton – LM1241a

Salary / benefits: Competitive, depend on experience plus benefits

Job Term: Permanent / Full Time / Onsite

We are now looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a rapidly growing developer of Optical/Photonic/Optoelectronic systems and products in Southampton.

As a key part of the development team, you will work across the whole product design life cycle of control electronics and firmware for optoelectronic devices ranging from smart modules to full laser systems.

You will be working primarily in an optics laboratory environment developing and delivering electronic/optical systems for standard products and bespoke applications.

Working as part of the development team, you will be responsible for the design, development, build and testing of the system electronics and firmware to supplied specifications.

You will also aid in the design and delivery of other electronic products within the company’s existing electronic products group.

In addition to this, you will also be involved with developing and documenting production procedures, and training production staff on procedures.

Having previously worked in a similar product development environment, you should have a strong attention to detail, enjoy following processes and demonstrate initiative to seek workflow efficiencies.

Now is an exciting time to join a growing developer of optical devices, who can offer a competitive salary package and future personal and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Ideally you should have graduated with a relevant Degree Electronics or similar discipline or have gained equivalent knowledge through working in a similar industry.

Experience:

You should also have experience of low noise analogue electronics design, particularly for optoelectronics.

A proficiency in C and/or C++ is also essential, coupled with experience developing embedded systems and writing firmware for microcontrollers (e.g. PICs, AVR, STM32).

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested for verification.

Candidates MUST hold a Full clean UK Driving Licence and own transport.

Salary / benefits: Competitive, depend on experience plus benefits

Job Term: Permanent / Full Time / Onsite

Skills: Electronics, Optical Systems, Optoelectronics, Analogue, Digital, C, C++, Firmware, Microcontrollers, Lasers

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Quantum Jobs in the UK: Roles, Skills, Salaries and How to Get Hired (2026 Guide)

Quantum Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and skills across quantum computing, communications, sensing and cryptography — and how to get hired. In the UK, most quantum jobs cluster around hubs such as London, Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol and Edinburgh, with common titles including Quantum Software Engineer, Quantum Algorithm Developer, Quantum Hardware Engineer and Post‑Quantum Cryptography Specialist. The easiest way to browse live quantum jobs is via specialist boards like QuantumComputingJobs.co.uk, which curate roles specifically in this field so you are not lost in general STEM listings. This guide covers everything you need to know about quantum jobs in the UK in 2026: what roles exist, which skills are in demand, typical salary ranges, and how to position yourself to get hired.

Where to Advertise Quantum Computing Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise quantum computing jobs UK in 2026: the specialist boards, academic networks and consortia that reach quantum hardware and Qiskit talent. The global talent pool is tiny — measured in thousands, not tens of thousands — and concentrated around a small number of university physics departments, national laboratories and well-funded hardware startups. Many of the strongest candidates hold PhDs in quantum physics, quantum information or adjacent disciplines and are embedded in academic or research communities that rarely intersect with mainstream job boards. General platforms are largely ineffective for quantum hiring. Specialist boards, academic channels and direct community outreach are not optional extras — they are the primary sourcing strategy. This guide, published by QuantumComputingJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise quantum computing roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.