Laser Systems Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Laser Systems Engineer to shape next-generation laser systems in high-technology defence engineering. This permanent position based in Bristol includes responsibilities like system design and performance optimization. Candidates should have strong knowledge of laser physics and experience with Defence projects. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £53,000, a bonus, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension up to 14% total contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi leave up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• British nationality, SC clearable.
• Experience in laser systems or optical engineering.
• Exposure to Defence or complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, integration and performance of laser systems.
• Solve technical challenges and optimise system performance.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Influence requirements flow-down and systems proving.

Skills

Strong laser physics and optics knowledge

Systems engineering and requirements expertise

Technical mediation across stakeholders

Experience with complex Defence projects

Job description

Laser Systems Engineer

Shape and influence next-generation laser systems. Take ownership of complex projects and develop your expertise in high-technology Defence engineering.

What you will need

• British nationality, SC clearable
• Laser systems or optical engineering experience
• Defence or complex systems exposure

Salary and rewards

Up to £53,000 plus company bonus up to £2,500.

What you will be doing

• Contribute to design, integration and performance of laser systems
• Solve technical challenges and optimise system performance
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Influence requirements flow-down and systems proving

Skills and experience

• Strong laser physics and optics knowledge
• Systems engineering and requirements expertise
• Technical mediation across stakeholders
• Experience with complex Defence projects

Benefits and balance

You will enjoy practical benefits including:

• Pension up to 14% total contribution
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi leave up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working arrangements

Where you will be based

Bristol, hybrid working three days per week on site.

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.