If you’re driven by solving complex technical problems and want to help shape the next generation of laser-based technologies, this could be your ideal move.

You’ll join a specialist R&D team within a fast-growing optical semiconductor company, working on power laser diode design and development. It’s hands-on, high-impact work with real-world applications across global markets.

What you’ll be doing:

This is a key role where you’ll contribute across the full R&D lifecycle of new laser components. Your work will include:

· Designing and characterizing power laser diodes (on InP)

· Leading design projects from concept through to industrialization

· Supporting production during development phases

· Helping manage the component characterization lab

· Promoting the company’s technology capabilities externally

· Conducting tech watch and staying ahead of market trends

There’ll be occasional cleanroom work and some international travel, adding variety to the desk and lab-based work.

What you’ll need:

· Engineering degree or PhD in optoelectronics

· Some experience in optoelectronic component design

· Semiconductor physics knowledge

· Project management capabilities

· Comfortable working independently and with cross-functional teams

· Fluent in written and spoken English

What’s in it for you:

· The chance to work at the cutting edge of optical component R&D

· A human-sized, agile company backed by a global group

· Strong collaboration culture with space to grow

· Variety in your day-to-day; from lab work to international engagement

· Competitive salary and benefits package

What next?

If you’re excited by the challenge of designing components that power tomorrow’s data infrastructure, hit apply or send over your CV.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Jack Kindell