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# Systems Design Engineer

- **Company:** Coherent, Inc.
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Analog Electronics, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FC943B7BA5E94144891C36F4D0EAC3A8/job/

## About the Role

Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and developing cutting-edge laser technologies?, This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across disciplines, solving challenging technical problems and influencing product design from concept to release., * Degree in Physics, Engineering or a related scientific or technical discipline.

 * Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
 * Strong problem-solving skills with practical experience conducting structured investigations and root-cause analysis.
 * Experience troubleshooting complex systems involving electronics, software and/or optical technologies.
 * Ability to coordinate technical activities across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
 * Experience working throughout the product development lifecycle.

Technical Skills

 * Good understanding of control systems incorporating electronic hardware and software.
 * Practical knowledge of analogue electronics, including circuit debugging and fault finding.
 * Understanding of laser-system technologies and underlying physical principles.
 * Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts across multiple engineering disciplines.
 * Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Desirable Experience

 * Experience with laser technologies such as:
 * Fibre lasers
 * Solid-state lasers
 * Laser amplifiers
 * Nonlinear optics
 * Optical Parametric Amplifiers (OPAs)
 * Ultrafast or mode-locked laser systems
 * UV laser generation
 * Programming experience using Python, MATLAB or C# for data analysis, test automation or instrument control.
 * Experience leading technical projects or influencing cross-functional engineering teams.

Join us and help shape the next generation of advanced laser technologies while working alongside experts across optics, electronics, software and mechanical engineering.

## Description

* Define and develop control-system requirements for new laser-system designs, translating multidisciplinary inputs into system architectures, design constraints and control strategies.
 * Collaborate with optical, software, electronics, mechanical and NPI teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable products that meet customer and business requirements.
 * Create and maintain system requirements, verification plans, test specifications and supporting engineering documentation.
 * Coordinate the development, integration and release of control-system hardware and software within wider product development programmes.
 * Investigate prototype failures and complex system-level issues, performing structured root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
 * Develop broad technical expertise across laser-system design and contribute to continuous product improvement.
 * Critically evaluate design decisions while considering manufacturing, field service, compliance and customer requirements.
 * Apply risk-management methodologies throughout product development to identify and mitigate technical risks.
 * Support compliance activities and product qualification against applicable standards.
 * Lead troubleshooting activities for electronics, software and system-level issues across both development and released products.
 * Contribute to manufacturing and field-support investigations when required.