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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
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Typical roles

Laser EngineerLaser PhysicistSystems EngineerApplications Engineer

Common skills

UltrafastFibre LasersSolid-stateNonlinear OpticsLaser Safety