Engineering Lead - Optical Systems & Photonics Hardware

iLof
📍 London, England, United Kingdom 💼 fulltime 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

Job Description

Hello!
We're looking for an awesome Engineering Lead - Optical Systems & Photonics Hardware (Healthtech, Deep tech) to join our team on our journey to revolutionize personalized medicine.

About your Role 📰
  • Technical & site leadership: Provide hands‑on technical direction and manage day‑to‑day engineering operations; ensure engineering goals map to company strategy and product roadmap.
  • Build & lead the team: Assemble, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing, multidisciplinary group across hardware, software, optics/photonics, systems, and data—fostering innovation, accountability, and resilience.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration: Act as the principal technical liaison with scientists/assay developers; translate clinical and biological needs into robust engineering solutions.
  • Cross‑site integration: Bridge our UK and international sites - standardize practices, promote knowledge sharing, and keep priorities aligned.
  • Project exec...

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Job Details

  • Location London, England
  • Job Type fulltime
  • Category Engineers
  • Posted Date July 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 11, 2026