Head of Laser Systems Engineering

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2 months ago

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Head of Laser Systems Engineering

If you’re looking for a role where your work genuinely shapes the direction of a growing technology team, this one offers the chance to lead a talented group of physicists and mechanical engineers while steering complex laser‑based systems from development into full manufacturing.

You’d be joining a small but well‑funded organisation of just over twenty people, with strong backing and founders who are recognised experts in their field. It’s a place where you’ll have influence, visibility and the freedom to make a real difference.

In this role you’ll take ownership of the systems function, guiding how laser, optical, mechanical and control elements come together into a cohesive system. You’ll set the architectural direction, support hands‑on engineering decisions, and provide the leadership and structure the team needs as the technology scales.

Collaboration is key and you’ll work directly with the founders, wider engineering groups, suppliers and early customers to shape how new variants are developed and delivered.

A major part of the job will centre on moving ideas from R&D into production, tightening NPD/NPI processes, improving test and validation approaches, and ensuring the engineering output is consistent, safe and ready for manufacturing.

It’s a role suited to someone who enjoys combining technical depth with team leadership in an environment where the roadmap is ambitious and evolving quickly.

We are looking for:

Background in physics, photonics or laser‑based engineering
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Systems engineering experience across hardware, optics/lasers or control systems
Proven ability to take products through NPD/NPI into manufacture
Ability to define and own system‑level architecture and specifications

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