Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Langham Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering team as an Opto-Mechanical Engineer, contributing to space exploration projects. The role involves designing sophisticated systems, working in a hybrid environment, with strong career growth possibilities and a competitive salary package including numerous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

32 days annual leave + BH

Annual Company Bonus Scheme

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance (6X salary)

Private Health Care

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in design, build, and test of opto-mechanical systems for space applications.
• Familiarity with BS8888 drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Design opto-mechanical systems from concept to detailed drawings.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to deliver functional designs.
• Perform FEA on components.

Skills

3D CAD skills

FEA experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

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Advanced Engineering | UK & Europe | Optical | RF | IC |

Opto-Mechanical Engineer | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary + strong package

Are you an experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer? Do you want to work on the cutting-edge development of Space and Satellite exploration?

Then this might be the role for you!

This is your chance to join a dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary engineering team, supporting with the design, analysis, and assembly of cutting-edge optical payloads for space applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design opto-mechanical systems from concept to detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate closely with optical, electronic, and systems engineers to deliver functional designs.
• Perform FEA (thermoelastic, static, dynamic) on components including deformation of optical surfaces.
• Support assembly, integration, and testing in cleanroom environments.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage manufacturing activities and work packages.
• Produce design documentation, maintain logs, and create technical review material.

Skills & experience:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience in the design, build, and test of opto-mechanical systems, ideally for space applications.
• Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks or similar) and FEA experience (e.g. ANSYS).
• Knowledge of mounting optics (lenses, mirrors, filters), kinematic principles, and material selection.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in stress, thermal, and vibration analysis.
• Familiarity with BS8888 drawing standards and a quality-assured engineering environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Highly competitive Salary.
• Flexible working policies.
• 32 days annual leave + BH.
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance (6X salary).
• Private Health Care.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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