CareerPlan

Laser Laboratory Engineer

United Kingdom - Towcester NorthamptonshireFull-time2026-07-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Perform experimental testing and characterization of advanced photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and bring technologies from research to production.

Role type

Junior IC laser laboratory engineer (optoelectronics)

Builds

Photonic integrated circuits (PICs), semiconductor devices, and optical communication components

Domain

Optoelectronics, Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Semiconductor devices

Required skills

Practical laboratory experience, Optical/electrical/RF characterization, Data analysis and interpretation, Experimental setup and improvement, Failure mode analysis, Technical reporting

Preferred skills

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Optoelectronics, Semiconductor devices, Automated test systems, Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW, Statistical data analysis, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Technologies

Optical test equipment, Electronic test equipment, RF measurement tools, Automated test systems, Data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Perform optical, electrical, and RF characterization of photonic devices; Test lasers, modulators, and detectors; Set up and improve laboratory test systems; Collect and analyze experimental data; Support performance investigations and failure mode analysis; Maintain laboratory records and contribute to technical reports

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC