Opto Electronics Space Systems Engineer

VerifyUs; Lower Hopton; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VerifyUs in the United Kingdom is seeking an OptoElectronics Space Systems Engineer to design, develop and test advanced opto-electronic and mechatronic systems for space, defence and high-technology sectors.

The role covers integration of optical, electronic, mechanical and software elements, system-level testing and validation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable space hardware.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Opto-electronics

Precision electromechanical

System testing

Verification & validation

Space/aerospace/defence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Embedded systems

Automated test equipment

High reliability engineering

Education

Electronics/Mechatronics degree

Job description

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.

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