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Lead Software Engineer
Location: Peterborough, UK
Photocentric Ltd, based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and the USA, is an award-winning innovator in 3D printing. We have invented a patented new method of 3D printing that is beginning to disrupt how things are made worldwide. We manufacture our own 3D printers and resins in Peterborough and export globally.
Join Photocentric and help take our 3D printer to the next level. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance our system capabilities and support the evolution of additive manufacturing into next-generation mass manufacturing solutions.
Key Responsibilities as Lead Software Engineer include:
- Work within a small, collaborative engineering team and alongside other R&D teams to deliver bespoke software solutions for advanced manufacturing systems.
- Design, build, and maintain frontend and backend software supporting new and existing 3D printing solutions.
- Develop and enhance bespoke 3D printer control software.
- Work directly with hardware and equipment to diagnose issues and resolve system-level problems.
- Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions and support software release planning and delivery.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, including software release notes.
- Contribute to software architecture, code quality, and development processes.
- Carrying out coding
- Identify, coordinate, and manage outsourced software development where appropriate.
- Lead a small team
Required Skills and Experience of our Lead Software Engineer:
- Full-stack software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, including Angular for frontend development.
- TypeScript backend development, using NestJS or similar frameworks.
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Experience developing software that operates or interfaces with hardware.
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures.
- Experience with database design and implementation.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and code design skills.
- Experience working with Linux-based systems, including Raspberry Pi (RPI) or similar platforms.
- Ability to adapt to existing systems and workflows, contribute to team development practices, and suggest improvements to efficiency and code quality.
- Clear and effective communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
Non-Essential but Useful:
- C++ and/or Python (used within parts of our system).
- Embedded software development (some embedded layers are written in C++ and Python).
- Experience working in mixed-language codebases.
- Awareness of UI/UX design considerations for user-facing tools.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Higher-contribution pension.
- Minimum 24 days holiday entitlement.
- Onsite role but could offer hybrid working
- Free onsite vehicle charging.
- Free access to our on-premises gym.
- Access to state-of-the-art 3D printing and prototyping facilities.
- A friendly team with a strong social culture.
If you’re excited by the idea of manufacturing in orbit and want to be part of a project that’s changing how things are made in space and become our Lead Software Engineer, please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you.
Graduate Software Engineers
Location: Peterborough, UK
Photocentric Ltd is an award-winning innovator in 3D printing, headquartered in Peterborough with operations in the USA. We have pioneered a patented 3D printing technology that is reshaping how products are manufactured globally. By designing and producing our own printers and resins in-house, we are driving the transition from prototyping to full-scale, next-generation mass manufacturing. Join us and play a key role in advancing cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies including ambitious projects exploring manufacturing in orbit.
The Role
We are looking for Graduate Software Engineers in their final year to help evolve our 3D printing systems and expand their capabilities. You’ll work at the intersection of software and hardware, contributing to the development of intelligent, high-performance manufacturing solutions. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative engineering environment, offering the opportunity to work on real-world systems that are redefining industrial production.
Key Responsibilities as Graduate Software Engineer include:
- Collaborate within a small, agile engineering team and alongside R&D to deliver bespoke software for advanced manufacturing systems
- Design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components for new and existing 3D printing platforms
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of custom 3D printer control software
- Work directly with hardware to diagnose faults and resolve system-level issues
- Translate business and product requirements into robust technical solutions
- Support software release planning, testing, and deployment
- Produce and maintain clear technical documentation, including release notes
- Contribute to software architecture, code quality, and continuous improvement of development practices
About You:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline
- Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript, including frameworks such as Angular or backend development with NestJS (or similar) all are desirable and training will be given.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and how to design and consume them
- Interest or experience in software that interfaces with hardware systems
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and code design skills
- Exposure to Linux-based systems (e.g., Raspberry Pi or similar platforms)
- Ability to adapt to existing systems, contribute to team workflows, and suggest improvements
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Genuine interest in 3D printing and advanced manufacturing technologies
What We Offer
- C++ and/or Python (used within parts of our system).
- Embedded software development (some embedded layers are written in C++ and Python).
- Experience working in mixed-language codebases.
- Awareness of UI/UX design considerations for user-facing tools.
What We Offer:
- Structured on-the-job training and career development
- Competitive salary and enhanced pension contributions
- Minimum 24 days holiday
- Hybrid working options (primarily onsite role)
- Free onsite EV charging
- Access to an on-site gym
- State-of-the-art 3D printing and prototyping facilities
- A supportive team with a strong social culture
If you’re excited by the future of manufacturing including the potential for working on printers in space and want to be part of a company redefining how things are made, we’d love to hear from you.
Head of Chemistry
Location: Peterborough, UK
Lead the chemistry that's redefining advanced manufacturing.
At Photocentric Ltd, we don't just develop materials—we create the chemistry that powers the future of manufacturing.
As a globally recognised innovator in 3D printing, with operations in the UK and USA, we design, manufacture and export world-leading 3D printing technologies and high-performance resins used across industries worldwide. From our headquarters in Peterborough, we're pioneering sustainable materials, next-generation polymers and breakthrough manufacturing processes.
We're now looking for an exceptional Head of Chemistry to lead our research programme, drive innovation and build the next generation of advanced polymer materials. If you have extensive industrial experience in polyurethane chemistry, chemical synthesis and polymer formulation, and you're excited by taking ideas from concept through to commercial manufacture, we'd like to hear from you.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership role combining scientific innovation with commercial delivery. You'll lead a talented chemistry team, shape our research strategy and oversee projects spanning early-stage discovery, formulation, scale-up and production. Working alongside engineers, manufacturing teams, customers and research partners, you'll help bring genuinely new materials to market.
We're particularly interested in someone with experience of high-volume polyurethane manufacture who wants to push the boundaries of sustainable polymer chemistry.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the Chemistry team, setting technical direction while mentoring and developing scientists.
- Drive R&D projects from concept through laboratory development to commercial production, delivering measurable progress every month.
- Develop advanced 3D-printable resins and polymers for demanding industrial applications.
- Design and synthesise new polyurethane systems, oligomers and photocurable materials.
- Develop polyols from bio-derived waste streams, evaluating feedstocks, conversion routes and performance.
- Create both thermally cured and light-cured polymer systems.
- Lead technical work across collaborative research programmes and grant-funded projects.
- Work directly with customers and research partners to translate market needs into innovative chemical solutions.
- Maintain rigorous experimental records and communicate findings through clear technical reports.
- Keep Photocentric at the forefront of polymer science by identifying emerging technologies, materials and competitive developments.
- Champion product quality, safety and continuous improvement across R&D and manufacturing.
What You'll Bring:
- Significant industrial experience in polyurethane chemistry, polymer science or advanced formulation chemistry.
- A strong track record in chemical synthesis and developing products from laboratory to manufacture.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams.
- Deep knowledge of polymer formulation, oligomer design and material characterisation.
- Experience working within commercial R&D, ideally in polymers, coatings, composites or advanced materials.
- The ability to solve complex technical problems with creativity, scientific rigour and commercial awareness.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills, able to communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, customers and business leaders.
- A genuine passion for innovation and translating research into commercially successful products.
Why Photocentric?
This isn't a role maintaining existing products. It's an opportunity to lead chemistry that is changing how products are manufactured around the world. You'll work on breakthrough materials, sustainable technologies and genuinely novel applications, with the freedom to innovate and the resources to turn research into reality.
If you're looking for a senior scientific leadership role where your work will have visible commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.
If you are passionate about chemistry, innovation and developing advanced materials, we'd love to hear from you.
Formulation Chemist
Location: Peterborough, UK
Join Photocentric – Innovating the Future of Materials
Photocentric is a pioneering British manufacturer of advanced photopolymer resins, LCD 3D printers, and sustainable material technologies. We are driven by innovation, scientific excellence, and a commitment to developing world-class products that challenge conventional manufacturing.
We are seeking a Formulation Chemist to join our R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chemist to develop next-generation resin formulations for additive manufacturing and other advanced applications, working from concept through to commercial production.
The Role
As a Formulation Chemist, you will play a key role in researching, designing and optimising formulations to meet demanding performance and manufacturing requirements. Working closely with engineers, product developers and production teams, you will help deliver innovative products to market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimise photopolymer resin formulations for 3D printing and related technologies.
- Design and conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate formulation performance.
- Characterise materials using analytical and physical testing techniques.
- Analyse experimental data and make evidence-based recommendations for formulation improvements.
- Scale laboratory formulations into pilot and production environments.
- Support product validation, quality improvement and troubleshooting activities.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and technical documentation.
- Stay informed of developments in polymer chemistry, materials science and additive manufacturing.
- Work collaboratively across R&D, Production, Quality and Commercial teams.
Who We're Looking For
This role is ideal for either a recent Chemistry graduate looking to start their career in formulation and materials development, or an experienced Formulation Chemist seeking their next challenge. We recognise that great people come with different levels of experience, so the role and responsibilities will be tailored to match the successful candidate's skills, knowledge and career stage, with opportunities for training, development and progression.
About You
Essential
- Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related discipline.
- Ideally experience in formulation development within an industrial or research environment.
- Strong laboratory skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret experimental data and communicate findings clearly.
- Self-motivated with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Desirable
- Experience with UV-curable systems, photopolymers or resin chemistry.
- Knowledge of polymerisation mechanisms and material characterisation techniques.
- Experience within additive manufacturing, coatings, adhesives, inks or composites.
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis.
- Experience supporting scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge material technologies.
- A collaborative and innovative R&D environment.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company pension.
- Employee benefits package.
- A chance to contribute to products that are transforming manufacturing worldwide.
If you are passionate about chemistry, innovation and developing advanced materials, we'd love to hear from you.
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