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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Opsydia - **Location:** Oxford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £54,000.0 - £58,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Vision, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Reliability Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840693205-senior-systems-engineer ## About the Role You will have a deep technical background with extensive experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, ideally holding an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master's) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution within a collaborative team environment. You will be able to demonstrate the following * Expertise in ultrafast laser applications, including femtosecond systems and adaptive optics. * Proven experience developing and integrating precision motion-controlled stages for high-accuracy processes. * Strong background in photonics-based applications, from fibre coupling to photonic integrated circuits. * Ability to architect and optimise complex optical systems, including adaptive optics and machine vision elements. * A proactive, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges. * Exceptional organisational, documentation, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. For this senior role, we expect applicants with significant experience in metrology, optics, and control systems, ideally with exposure to industrial-grade system integration and supplier engagement., * Practical knowledge of adaptive optics for beam shaping and correction. * Expertise in waveguide fabrication or optical fibre performance characterization. * Familiarity with mechanical design and optical simulation tools. * Proven ability to configure and optimise precision motion control systems (piezo, air-bearing, interferometric feedback). * Competence in automation and scripting for system control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW). * Experience with advanced microscopy and analytical techniques. * Track record of developing products and producing documentation for regulatory compliance. * Understanding of intellectual property development and technology protection strategies. * Previous involvement in project planning, risk assessment, and technical reporting., Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ## Description As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take full system-level ownership of Opsydia's next-generation laser-photonics products. This is a technical leadership role spanning architecture, integration, verification, and productization, ensuring that complex opto-electro-mechanical subsystems come together into robust, high-performance solutions. You will lead the definition, design, and delivery of complete systems, balancing photonics, precision mechanics, automation, software, reliability engineering, and manufacturability. Working across early-stage R&D, customer engagements, and product development, you will play a key role in shaping Opsydia's technical roadmap and maturing prototypes into deliverable, field-ready products., * Lead system architecture from concept through requirements, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and release. * Develop system-level specifications, performance budgets, and risk models across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains. * Define and drive processes for system integration, validation, and troubleshooting. Ultrafast Laser & Photonics Systems * Integrate and optimise femtosecond laser sources for high-precision laser-matter interaction applications. * Collaborate with laser manufacturers to define specifications, validate performance, and ensure long-term stability and repeatability. * Manage system-level trade-offs involving beam delivery, adaptive optics, power stability, thermal management, and alignment tolerances. Precision Motion & Opto-Mechanical Integration * Architect and integrate high-precision motion systems (piezo, air-bearing, linear motor) with sub-micron or nanometre-level stability. * Oversee opto-mechanical design for robustness in industrial environments, ensuring vibration control, thermal stability, and reliability. * Work closely with the Software Team to achieve coordinated laser-stage performance. * Combine lasers, adaptive optics, motion control, electronics, and machine vision into fully functional, production-ready systems. * Use optical modelling and simulation tools to optimise performance and minimise error sources. * Develop verification plans, test procedures, and system-level fault analysis frameworks. Automation, Control & Safety * Define system-level control methodologies and sequencing alongside the Software Team. * Ensure full compliance with international laser safety standards and implement appropriate interlocks, monitoring, and diagnostic features. * Contribute to automation and workflow design that enhances stability, repeatability, and throughput. ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Solving Architectural Entropy With Runnable Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100144-solving-architectural-entropy-with-runnable-diagrams) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Exploring the Potential of Decentraland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/583-exploring-the-potential-of-decentraland) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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