Optical Instrumentation Engineer | Spectroscopy | Analytical Instrumentation | AI | Photonics | HealthTech | Deep Tech Startup

Location: London. Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, align, and calibrate novel optical analytical instruments (e.g., Raman, FTIR, fluorescence, scattering) from concept and component selection through bench assembly and validation.
• Solve optical/mechanical design challenges, design custom components/fixtures, and iterate rapidly to hit performance targets.
• Integrate optics with detectors/light sources, motion/actuation, electronics, fluidics, and software control to deliver fully functional prototypes.
• Plan and execute experiments; analyze data to troubleshoot and optimize SNR, resolution, stability, dynamic range; own verification against specifications.
• Serve as in‑house subject‑matter expert for spectroscopy—advise on component selection (gratings, filters, objectives, f...