Engineering and Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Laser & Optical Engineering Teams
QinetiQ —Farnborough
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Fire Sprinkler Engineer
Johnson Controls —Aldermaston
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- Driving
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared)
CGI —Reading
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
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Factory Design Engineer (Revit/BIM)
Oakley Food Projects —Winnersh
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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Civil Engineer Apprentice - Aviation Engineering (Basingstoke)
AECOM —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- IT
- Communication skills
13d
Curriculum Manager - Engineering and Motor Vehicle
Newbury College —Newbury
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Café
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Heating Engineer - Service & Repair
Premier Heating Solutions —Reading
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
- Plumbing
- Profit sharing
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Legrand Group —Reading
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Annual leave
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11d
MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
SEE Services —Reading
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Hydrogen Technologies Test Engineer
Johnson Matthey —Sonning
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
Junior Engineer - Production
Hypnos Beds —Princes Risborough
- £31,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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6d
Hotel Maintenance Engineer
Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa —Bagshot
- £36,418 a year
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
2nd Line Engineer - Yateley
Arc —Yateley
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Customer service
- Computer networking
- SharePoint
8d
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Industry Coach / Assessor
Farnborough College of Technology —Aldershot
- Part-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Emcor —Aldermaston
- £40,000 a year
- Overtime
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Assistant Engineer (Structures Investigation)
WSP —Basingstoke
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Principal Process Engineer - Warrington or Abingdon
Orano —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
14d
Machine Tool Engineers
AWE —Reading
- £44,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Mechanical Design Engineer (Insertion Devices)
Diamond Light Source —Didcot
- £41,414 - £52,337 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Field Service Engineer
Apogee Corp —Reading
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Computer networking
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Laser & Optical Engineering Teams

QinetiQ -
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Job Title:
Laser & Optical Engineering Teams

Location:
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:
Opportunities in QinetiQ’s Laser & Optical Engineering Teams

The Laser & Optical Engineering teams at QinetiQ (Farnborough and Malvern) are seeking talented and motivated Laser & Optical Engineers to join our growing team of subject matter experts.

In this role, you will apply your experience in optical systems and engineering delivery to support the development, integration, and qualification of cutting-edge High Energy Laser products and systems . You will play a key role in translating advanced research into deployable, high-performance solutions. Training and development in High Energy Laser technologies will be provided as part of your career journey with us.

If your experience aligns with our current opportunities, we’ll be in touch. If not, we’ll retain your CV for future roles as our teams continue to grow.
What do the Laser & Optical Engineering teams do?

Our teams are at the forefront of QinetiQ’s contribution to the UK’s Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) programmes, among other world-leading photonics-based capabilities.

We work across the full product lifecycle — following a gate-stage approach from early-stage research and prototypes through to integrated, qualified, and field-deployable systems . As part of the team, you will:

Design, develop, and mature electro-optical and optomechanical subsystems.
Apply systems engineering principles across the delivery lifecycle.
Support product development, integration, verification, and qualification activities.
Build and operate experimental and prototype systems.
Support the introduction of product into manufacturing.
Contribute to technical strategy and innovation roadmaps.
Support business growth through technical inputs to bids and proposals.

Career Development at QinetiQ

QinetiQ offers flexible and varied career paths. You may choose to:

Develop deep expertise in a specialist domain.
Work across multiple programmes and system levels.
Progress into technical delivery leadership or functional line-management roles.

With increasing demand for Laser & Optical Engineers across our business, your skills and experience will be highly valued and continuously developed.

What kind of person are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who:
Are passionate about photonics, lasers, and optical systems.
Have a strong engineering mindset with a focus on product delivery and real-world application.
Can learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Early Career Opportunities

If you are beginning your career as an engineer and have experience in lasers or optics, we would like to hear from you.

You may have exposure to areas such as:
Optical design and modelling.
Laser systems or photonics technologies.
Machine vision and control systems.
Sensing and detection technologies.
Test, evaluation, and experimental methods.

Typical responsibilities include:
Supporting the development, integration, and testing of optical systems
Producing technical reports and presenting results.
Contributing to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Supporting trials and field deployments across the UK.

You will receive structured development and mentoring to accelerate your growth.

Mid-Career Opportunities

As an experienced engineer, you will contribute from day one to the delivery of complex, high-value systems .

In addition to core engineering responsibilities, you will:
Lead or contribute to product development and qualification activities.
Define and manage technical work packages.
Support and write technical proposals and bids.
Engage directly with customers and stakeholders.
Influence project technical direction and delivery.

You will also have opportunities to develop into technical leadership and project leadership roles .

Senior & Principal Opportunities

As a senior engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering QinetiQ’s LDEW strategy, with a strong emphasis on system-level integration, product maturity, and operational capability .

Responsibilities include:
Providing technical leadership across programmes.
Driving system design, integration, and qualification strategies.
Leading customer engagements and high-impact deliveries.
Shaping technology and product roadmaps.
Mentoring and developing engineering teams.

Our Fellowship scheme recognises and supports individuals with deep technical expertise and leadership capability.

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Important Information

All applicants must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance as a minimum. Individuals who already hold suitable clearance may be able to transfer it, subject to approval.

Please note that some roles are subject to access restrictions related to nationality and security requirements.

For further information, please refer to:
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution – GOV.UK

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engineering and jobs in reading, eng

Laser & Optical Engineering Teams

Fire Sprinkler Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared)

Factory Design Engineer (Revit/BIM)

Civil Engineer Apprentice - Aviation Engineering (Basingstoke)

Curriculum Manager - Engineering and Motor Vehicle

Heating Engineer - Service & Repair

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Junior Engineer - Production

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2nd Line Engineer - Yateley

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Industry Coach / Assessor

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Principal Process Engineer - Warrington or Abingdon

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