Innovative Electro-Optical Design Engineer (Hybrid)

New Electronics; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bristol is seeking an Electro-Optical Design Engineer. This role involves supporting the design and development of advanced Electro-Optical systems while working within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess experience in optical design and be comfortable utilizing tools like Zemax. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary up to £55,000, and various employee benefits such as bonuses, pension contributions, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of flexible leave

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic site facilities

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and development of Electro-Optical imaging systems.
• Understanding of optical radiation and detection physics, particularly in infra-red.
• Experience with engineering tools and CAD software for optical/mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Support Electro-Optical Sensor design for MBDA's complex weapon programmes.
• Engage with cross-disciplinary engineering teams on optical design tasks.
• Deliver projects on time while maintaining a focus on quality and customer needs.

Skills

Optical and opto-mechanical design

Engineering activities engagement

Adaptability and self-starting capability

Interpersonal skills for strategic partnerships

Tools

Zemax

PTC Creo

Jira

Job description

A leading defence organization in Bristol is seeking an Electro-Optical Design Engineer. This role involves supporting the design and development of advanced Electro-Optical systems while working within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess experience in optical design and be comfortable utilizing tools like Zemax. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary up to £55,000, and various employee benefits such as bonuses, pension contributions, and enhanced parental leave.