Opto Electronics Space Systems Enginee

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

This permanent Opto Electronics Space Systems Engineer position in Mirfield sits with a specialist precision engineering firm serving the space, defence and advanced technology markets. The successful candidate will design, develop, integrate and test complex opto-electronic and mechatronic systems destined for mission critical applications. Applicants should hold a degree in electronics, optoelectronics, physics, mechatronics or a closely related engineering subject, alongside practical experience of developing and integrating precision electromechanical or opto-electronic equipment. A working grasp of optical systems, sensors, electronics and control technologies is essential, as is familiarity with system testing, verification and validation. Knowledge of high reliability engineering, ideally gained within space or aerospace settings, would prove valuable. The salary range is 32,000 to 48,000 per annum. OptoElectronics Space Systems Engineer required to join a specialist precision engineering company developing high performance components and subsystems for the space, defence and advanced technology sectors. The role involves the design, development, integration and testing of complex opto electronic and mechatronic systems for demanding, mission critical applications.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronics, Optoelectronics, Physics, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• 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 within space, aerospace or defence.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Any 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to advanced space technology and mission critical engineering projects.