https://jobs.co.uk/job/laser-amp-optical-scientistengineer-intermediate-to-principal-level-thomas-search--0057426e-0195-499c-a000-8ab915891f83 RSS feed for Laser & Optical Scientist/Engineer (Intermediate to Principal level) at Thomas Search. en-gb Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:59:30 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/laser-amp-optical-scientistengineer-intermediate-to-principal-level-thomas-search--0057426e-0195-499c-a000-8ab915891f83 https://jobs.co.uk/job/laser-amp-optical-scientistengineer-intermediate-to-principal-level-thomas-search--0057426e-0195-499c-a000-8ab915891f83 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Great Malvern | Salary: £50000 - £80000/annum | Type: Permanent | Laser & Optical Scientist/Engineer (Intermediate to Principal level)   Farnborough, Hampshire, or Malvern, Worcestershire.     Salary & Benefits Highly Competitive.   We are delighted to be recruiting for a selection of Laser & Optical engineering staff at our client's sites in Farnborough, Hampshire, and Malvern, Worcestershire.   You'll play a vital role in advancing research into next-generation laser and optical technologies, directly contributing to the development and production of innovative defence and commercial solutions.   Work examples include the UK's Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) programmes, among other world-leading photonics-based capabilities.   You'll get to work across the full product lifecycle - following a gate stage approach from early-stage research and prototypes through to integrated, qualified, and field-deployable systems. Design, develop, and mature electro-optical and optomechanical subsystems. Apply systems engineering principles across the delivery lifecycle. Support product development, integration, verification, and qualification activities. Build and operate experimental and prototype systems. Support the introduction of produc... Permanent