Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Electro-Optical Systems Engineer in Southeast Kent. The successful candidate will lead system-level design for optical and sensor-based products, developing system architectures and managing multi-disciplinary interfaces. A degree in Engineering or Physics and experience in optics or lasers is essential. This role offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package alongside significant growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in systems engineering.
• Background in optics, lasers, imaging, or electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading system-level design activity for optical and sensor-based products.
• Capturing stakeholder requirements and developing system architectures.
• Managing interfaces between electronics, mechanical, software and optical elements.

Skills

System architecture understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics or related discipline

Job description

Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer

Southeast Kent

£competitive, negotiable + generous bens

Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE.

VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer with exposure to optics, lasers, imaging or electro‑optical systems. This is a strategic hire due to major new projects and ongoing growth, with large‑scale investment in engineering capability.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Leading system‑level design activity for optical and sensor‑based products
• Capturing stakeholder requirements and developing system architectures
• Evaluating concepts, assessing risks and selecting technical solutions
• Managing interfaces between electronics, mechanical, software and optical elements
• Supporting integration, verification and validation of system features
• Producing clear documentation, reports and customer‑facing materials
• Participating in design reviews and supporting bid / proposal activity

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education & experience

• Degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline
• Post‑graduate experience in systems engineering
• Background in optics, lasers, imaging, EO systems or related technologies

Technical skills

• Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements and lifecycle processes
• Ability to interpret complex technical requirements and drive coherent solutions
• Familiarity with system modelling or analysis tools is beneficial
• Experience working across multi‑disciplinary engineering environments

Personal attributes

• Confident communicator able to influence and lead technical discussions
• Analytical, methodical and proactive
• Comfortable owning complex system‑level challenges
• Team‑oriented with strong organisational skills

WHY JOIN?

• Business experiencing sustained headcount growth and investment
• Low turnover and highly supportive leadership
• Opportunity to be the subject‑matter lead in a growing technical area
• Exposure to major new development programmes with long‑term scope

Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up‑to‑date CV including entire career history.

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