Electro-Optical Design Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is seeking an Electro-Optical Design Engineer to join their Seeker Design Department. You will engage in the design and development of cutting-edge Electro-Optical systems, utilizing tools such as Zemax and PTC Creo. The role supports hybrid working conditions and offers substantial benefits, including a company bonus, pension contributions, and enhanced parental leave. Candidates must hold British citizenship or dual nationality with UK citizenship.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Maximum pension contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in designing optical and mechanical elements within CAD tools.
• Proven track record of on-time delivery in dynamic environments.
• Usage of engineering tools such as Jira and Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Electro-Optical imaging systems.
• Perform optical and opto-mechanical design and performance modelling.
• Engage with a broad range of partners and forge strategic relationships.

Skills

Optical design

Opto-mechanical design

Performance modelling

Collaboration with partners

Tools

Zemax

Jira

PTC Creo

Matlab

DOORS Next

Simulink

Job description

Role Overview

We have an opportunity to join our Seeker Design Department as an Electro‑Optical Design Engineer, supporting the design, development and delivery of some of the most cutting‑edge Electro‑Optical Seekers, sensors and optical systems available.

The successful applicant will join our specialist optical design team within the Electro‑Optics Systems group and work within a multi‑disciplinary, highly skilled and experienced team that will support you in delivering our commitments.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of imaging and non‑imaging Electro‑Optical imaging systems.
• Optical and opto‑mechanical design, including performance modelling, alignment and tolerancing.
• Using optical design tools such as Zemax or equivalent.
• Understanding of the physics of optical radiation, propagation and detection, in particular in the infra‑red wave‑bands.
• Have a proven track record of on‑time delivery particularly in a dynamic working environment.
• Able to engage with a broad range of partners and forge strategic technical relationships.
• Be adaptable, self‑starting and able to work both independently and as part of a wider design team.

Required Qualifications

• Usage of Engineering Tools such as Jira, IBM EWM and DOORS Next, Matlab and Simulink.
• Experience in designing optical and mechanical elements within CAD tools such as PTC Creo.
• Experience in designing and developing laser‑based optical systems.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Usage of Engineering Tools such as Jira, IBM EWM and DOORS Next, Matlab and Simulink.
• Experience in designing optical and mechanical elements within CAD tools such as PTC Creo.
• Experience in designing and developing laser‑based optical systems.

Benefits

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year).
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Salary & Working

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, a minimum of 3 days per week on‑site, due to workload classification.

Security Clearance

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. After the offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Company Statement

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of our employee‑led networks – examples include Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us if you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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