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Lasers recruitment
Laser systems, sources & applications
Engineers and physicists working on ultrafast, fibre, solid-state and semiconductor laser systems.
Hiring trends
What we're seeing
Ultrafast, fibre and semiconductor laser engineers are in demand across quantum, medical and defence. Systems integrators with optomechanics experience command a premium.
Salary snapshot
Typical UK ranges
| Junior | £38k – £52k |
| Mid | £55k – £80k |
| Senior / Lead | £85k – £125k |
Typical roles
Laser EngineerLaser PhysicistSystems EngineerApplications Engineer
Common skills
UltrafastFibre LasersSolid-stateNonlinear OpticsLaser Safety