Laser Systems Engineer

Cirrus Selection; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking a Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of a cutting-edge laser defense system for the Royal Navy. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience in laser technology, and be proficient in laser physics and optics. Responsibilities include system development, design, and ensuring compliance with rigorous engineering standards. This role requires UK Security Clearance and offers a competitive salary alongside excellent benefits in an innovative work environment.

Benefits

State of the art technology

External learning and development encouraged

Friendly environment

On-site Medical Centre

Parking and easy access to train station

Coffee Shops

Sports & Social Club

Responsibilities

• Develop a world-class, deployable LDEW air defense system.
• Contribute to system engineering processes including requirements, design, and analysis.

Skills

Development of laser technology at a system level

Understanding of laser physics and optics

Technical mediation skills

Ability to communicate complex concepts

Ability to develop working relationships

Problem-solving skills

Education

PhD or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up to £53,000 P/A + benefits (plus Overtime, Flexi and Bonus)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Do you want to join a business, who value inclusivity, a three-time gold investor in people award winner, an advocate of supporting women in engineering and developing their people to be the best they can be?

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join a department delivering a laser directed energy weapon system to the Royal Navy within the next two years.

The Laser Systems Engineer will be a flexible, motivated, and technically astute engineer who will continue to develop this system into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. The ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology, experimentation and rapid system development, providing opportunities across the key system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification.

Benefits of working here:

• State of the art technology & innovation
• External learning and development encouraged
• Light and airy university type campus
• Friendly environment
  • Restaurant, On site Medical Centre, Parking / Easy Access to train station, Coffee Shops & Onsite Shop, Sports & Social Club and More

Skills Required:

• PhD or industry experience in the development of laser technology at a system level
• In-depth understanding of laser physics and optics, with the ability to influence and contribute to the design and development of a cutting-edge laser systems and technology
• Ability to support technical mediation, communicating issues, architectures and ideas at all levels
• Demonstrated ability in technical mediation, communicating complex laser and optics concepts, architectures, and ideas effectively at all levels, from high-level management and technical experts to systems engineering specialists and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with partners and customers/key stakeholders as well as team members and other departments
• A passion for problem-solving, persistence, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results

You will need to obtain UK Security Clearance for this role. This will require you to be either a full UK Citizen or dual national with British Citizenship. Some restrictions may apply.