Mission-Critical Opto-Electronics Space Systems Engineer

Expert Employment Limited; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment Limited is seeking a permanent Opto Electronics Space Systems Engineer in Mirfield to design, develop, integrate and test complex opto-electronic and mechatronic systems for mission-critical applications in space, defence and advanced technology sectors.

The role requires a degree in electronics, optoelectronics, physics or mechatronics, hands-on experience with precision electromechanical systems, and a strong grasp of optical sensors, electronics and control technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Optoelectronics, Physics, Mechatronics or related engineering.
• Experience developing and integrating opto-electronic or precision electromechanical systems.
• Understanding of optical systems, sensors, electronics and control technologies.
• Experience with system testing, verification and validation.
• Knowledge of high reliability engineering, ideally in space, aerospace or defence.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience with space qualified hardware, precision instrumentation, embedded systems or automated test equipment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop opto electronic systems and precision engineering solutions.
• Support the integration of optical, electronic, mechanical and software components.
• Develop and validate measurement, control and test systems.
• Perform system testing, verification and performance analysis.
• Support prototyping, product development and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high reliability systems.
• Ensure compliance with stringent quality and performance requirements.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

System testing

Optical systems

Sensors

Electronics

Embedded systems

Education

Degree in Electronics, Optoelectronics, Physics, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline

Job description

Expert Employment Limited is seeking a permanent Opto Electronics Space Systems Engineer in Mirfield to design, develop, integrate and test complex opto-electronic and mechatronic systems for mission-critical applications in space, defence and advanced technology sectors.

The role requires a degree in electronics, optoelectronics, physics or mechatronics, hands-on experience with precision electromechanical systems, and a strong grasp of optical sensors, electronics and control technologies.