Graduate Optical Engineer — Hybrid, Photonics & Defence

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Graduate Optical Engineer to join their Advanced Targeting team in Scotland. This 18-month program offers recent graduates a chance to work on real-world engineering challenges while receiving professional development support. Candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 master's degree and relevant experience in photonics. This hybrid role provides a starting salary of £34,000 plus bonuses, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2:1 master's degree or higher.
• Relevant experience in photonics preferred.
• Evidence of successful teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage development towards Optical Engineer level.
• Develop or improve existing designs.
• Conduct technical reviews to lower risks.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Modelling skills

Laboratory skills

Teamwork

Technical writing

Project planning

Enthusiasm for photonics

Education

Master's degree, EngD or PhD

Tools

Zemax Optics Studio

Matlab

LabVIEW

COMSOL

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Graduate Optical Engineer to join their Advanced Targeting team in Scotland. This 18-month program offers recent graduates a chance to work on real-world engineering challenges while receiving professional development support. Candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 master's degree and relevant experience in photonics. This hybrid role provides a starting salary of £34,000 plus bonuses, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.