Laser Test Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Electronics
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SKILLS

Laser Testing Optical Assembly Test Engineering Data Analysis Laser Systems Physics Photonics Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Laser Test Engineer – Coventry. Salary - £30k-£35k + benefits.

Reference: 494696. Consultant: Adam Mayne.

A superb career opportunity has arisen for a Laser Engineer / Laser Systems Engineer / Laser Test Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of advanced Laser systems. The company is a leader in their field with superb technologies already in manufacture with further world-class products in development. You will join a dynamic and supportive team responsible for the testing and analysis of Laser Systems. The role involves optical assembly, test and characterisation of the systems. You will have a background on laser technology and enjoy the challenges of complex Test Engineering. What you can expect in return is a fantastic work environment within a really supportive company working on cutting edge technology.

Responsibilities of Laser Test Engineer:

  • Carrying out laser testing including power, spectrum, near-field and far field beam profiling, polarization and thermal performance on a variety of mounted and unmounted laser diode bars and chips.
  • Development and documentation of operating procedures for high power laser testing stations.
  • Development, execution and documentation of calibration procedures for high power laser testing stations.
  • Set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of electronic driver circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies.
  • Researching, devising and recommending solutions to technical problems
  • Analysis of data and presentation of complex results in a consistent and concise reporting format.

Requirements of Laser Test Engineer:

  • Recent and relevant experience of working as a Test Engineer in a Laser manufacturing / production environment, involved in laser / optical assembly, test and characterisation.
  • Degree in physics, optics, photonics and/or lasers ideally a Masters or PhD in laser Physics or similar
  • Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills.

Job Role – Laser Test Engineer
Vacancy Location – Coventry ( Commutable from Northampton, Oxford, Rugby, Milton Keynes, Birmingham )

Salary - £30-£35K + benefits

Sound like you, or someone you know?
If so, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Adam Mayne at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Ltd on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].

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