Job Description

Living Optics is looking to welcome

3-5 interns

over summer 2026 to participate in our exciting work and gain first-hand experience of life in a deep-tech, venture-backed start-up. Our internship will run over the summer recess, mid-June to mid-September and be held on-site at our Head Office in Oxfordshire.



This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, contribute, and develop your skills in a dynamic environment where innovation thrives.

Who

We're

Looking For

Ideal candidates will be:


Entering their final year of a

Bachelor's or Master's degree

, or Recently graduated in 2026.




We welcome students from

all disciplines

who are curious, motivated, and eager to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. While we have a strong focus on science and engineering - particularly in areas such as

computer vision, optics, and software engineering,

we know that building a successful company takes a wide range of skills.



You might be:


A

scientist or engineer

looking to apply your technical knowledge to real-world challenges. Drawn to

business administration and operations

, helping us improve processes and efficiency. Passionate about

marketing and communications

, ready to support campaigns and branding. Skilled in

design, finance, project management, or customer engagement

, and want to see how your expertise fits into a growing start-up.




If you're curious, proactive, and excited to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

What

You'll

Gain

Hands-on experience in a

deep-tech start-up environment

. Exposure to

real projects and business activities

with meaningful responsibilities.

Mentorship and guidance

from experienced professionals. The chance to complete a

project

that can enhance your academic portfolio or future employment prospects.

Location and Commitments

To fully participate and gain exposure to our people, technology, and facilities, interns will work

on-site at our Oxfordshire HQ (Milton Park, Abingdon)

. We provide a

travel and accommodation allowance

to enable participants to stay locally.

Duration:

Mid-June to mid-September 2026

Flexibility:

Ideally, interns will join for the full period, but we can be flexible.

Eligibility

Interns

must be:

Current students or have graduated in 2026 Studying/have studied at a UK University Hold a valid

UK right to work

for the duration of the internship Willing to undertake a full-time, in-office, role for the duration of the programme

Salary and Benefits

We believe in rewarding talent and enthusiasm:

27,000 pro rata

20 days paid leave pro rata Financial support for travel and accommodation to enable on-site working Access to our fully stocked kitchen, including

complimentary lunches, drinks, and snacks

Selection Process

Applicants are invited to submit:

CV

A brief explanation of why you would like to participate, what you can offer, and what you hope to achieve.




Our selection process then includes:

Initial screening call

- a short conversation to learn more about you and answer your questions..

Video interview

- a 45-minute call with members of our team to develop our understanding of your technical abilities and suitability for our programme.

On-site visit

- shortlisted candidates will be invited to spend an afternoon with us at Milton Park (around the Easter holidays). This is a chance for us to meet you and for you to experience our environment first-hand.

Next Steps

If you're ready to take on a challenge and gain invaluable experience in a cutting-edge technology company, we'd love to hear from you!