Optical Systems Engineer

I am working with a globally renowned client, who are looking for an Optical Systems Engineer, based in Surrey. 

As an Optical Systems Engineer, you will be focused on the development and delivery of advanced space-based optical payloads. You will cover optical system design, integration and verification. This is an exciting opportunity to support next-generation optical instruments for aerospace applications. 

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of optical payloads from concept through to manufacture, integration and verification
• Act as the technical lead for optical systems within multidisciplinary engineering programmes
• Define, manage and verify optical system requirements, interfaces and performance budgets
• Plan and execute optical metrology activities
• Support incoming inspection, build verification and system-level acceptance testing
• Lead or support environmental test campaigns 
• Perform hands-on optical integration, alignment and assembly of flight hardware
• Develop verification and validation plans, risk registers and development schedules
• Own technical documentation including requirements matrices, test reports, analysis reports and build records
• Balance optical performance against programme, schedule and budget constraints
• Support optical architecture definition, component selection, supplier management and subsystem development
• Present technical progress, risks and performance status to customers and project stakeholders

Experience Required

• Degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong optical systems engineering experience within space, defence or high-performance imaging environments
• Experience owning optical system requirements, interfaces and verification activities
• Experience producing technical documentation including V&V plans, requirements matrices and test reports
• Strong understanding of optical engineering, electro-optics and imaging systems
• Experience managing technical work packages throughout the development lifecycle

Desirable

• Hands-on experience with optical alignment, metrology and acceptance testing
• Optical design experience using Zemax OpticStudio
• Experience with optical analysis tools
• Understanding of opto-mechanical design, thermal effects and vibration sensitivity of optical systems
• Python scripting capability for automation or analysis tasks
• Knowledge of quality management systems and aerospace development processes
• Experience taking optical systems from concept through integration, test and customer acceptance

Benefits include:

• 32 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Hybrid working model
• Private Healthcare for you and your family
• Company pension of 8%
• Annual company bonus scheme

If you are interested, get in touch with Ella at IC Resources.