Electro Optical (EO) Technologist

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking an EO Technologist to join their EO Technologies Team. This hybrid role involves developing and demonstrating innovative electro-optical technologies. Candidates should have a sound understanding of electro-optic systems, with a desire for R&D to product development. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience of infrared imaging or Lidar systems is desirable but not essential.
• Able to engage with a broad range of internal and external partners.
• Desire to see innovative concepts from R&D to product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate technologies and techniques.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver commitments.
• Support ongoing professional development.

Skills

Understanding of electro-optic systems

Proven track record of on-time delivery

Ability to work independently and in a team

Basic project management knowledge

Experience in coding and data analysis

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Electro-Optical (EO) Seekers & Sensors Department within our EO Technologies Team as an EO Technologist.

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

Minimum of 1-2 days per week on-site

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. As a minimum and after 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.

What we can offer you:

• 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…

The opportunity:

As a Department, we are responsible for supporting MBDA’s complex weapon programmes through the provision of specialist EO support, as well as engaging in cutting-edge R&D activities – both internally, and pan-industry – to support the emerging, next-generation programmes.

This is an exciting role; the successful applicant will join our EO Technology Group, where you will have the opportunity to work on a range of innovative EO technologies and methodologies. In order to support the future needs of the complex weapon portfolio, we have the responsibility for defining and owning MBDA’s EO technology roadmaps. Your role will centre on developing and demonstrating the associated technologies and techniques through a combination of in-house laboratory & field testing, computational modelling and analysis based on the underpinning science.

You will work within a highly skilled, experienced and multi-disciplinary team that will support you in delivering on 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.

What we’re looking for from you:

• A well-rounded, technically-minded scientist or engineer with an understanding of electro-optic systems; experience of infrared imaging or Lidar systems is desirable but not essential
• Have a proven track record of on-time delivery; particularly in a dynamic working environment.
• Able to engage with a broad range of internal and external partners, and forge strategic technical relationships.
• Be adaptable, self-starting and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic project management knowledge, including planning and risk-management, or an aspiration to learn and develop this skill on-the-job.
• Experience of coding and data analysis; working knowledge of Matlab and Simulink is desirable but not essential.
• The desire to see innovative concepts from the early R&D phase, through to demonstration and ultimately product development.

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