Electro-Optical Design Engineer

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking an Electro-Optical Design Engineer to join their Seeker Design Department in Stevenage. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge Electro-Optical Seekers and engaging with multidisciplinary teams. You will benefit from a hybrid working model, professional development support, and opportunities to work on advanced R&D activities. The successful candidate should have strong skills in optical design and engineering tools, demonstrating adaptability and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Professional development support

Employee-led networks

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record of on-time delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to engage with a broad range of partners.
• Understanding of optical radiation physics, particularly in infra-red.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Electro-Optical imaging systems.
• Conduct optical and opto-mechanical design tasks.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

Optical design

Performance modelling

Engineering tools usage

Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

Zemax

MATLAB

PTC Creo

Job description

Overview

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

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: 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 offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo BPSS checks (MBDA Personnel Security Team).

The opportunity

We are responsible for supporting MBDA\'s complex weapon programmes through the provision of specialist Electro-Optical Sensor design support. Depending on the programme this will vary from specification and assessment through to delivery and support. We also lead and conduct industry-leading cutting-edge R&D activities to support future emerging programmes. The nature of the work is broad, varied and dynamically changing. You will work within a multi-disciplinary, highly skilled and experienced team that will support you in delivering our commitments. We will work with you to develop your skill, knowledge and experience, as well as supporting your ongoing professional development, all while ensuring a good work-life balance. The successful applicant will join our specialist optical design team within the Electro-Optics Systems group. You will be responsible for working with our customers and stakeholders across a range of, conducting engineering activities, regularly engaging with colleagues from a number of engineering disciplines; for our electro-optical systems, with a specific focus on optical design aspects. However, the role is not purely focused on optical design but will also involve activities in across the broader electro-optical systems adjacent engineering disciplines, to ensure the most balanced solution possible to meet our customer\'s needs.

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.

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 and Company

Company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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