Opto-Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space exploration sector is seeking an experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative engineering team in Guildford. The role involves designing and testing cutting-edge optical payloads, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and enjoying a competitive salary along with various benefits including flexible working policies and enhanced leave.

Benefits

32 days annual leave + BH

Annual Company Bonus Scheme

Private Health Care

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance (6X salary)

Flexible working policies

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design, build, and test of opto-mechanical systems.
• Strong experience in FEA and optical payloads.
• Familiarity with BS8888 drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Design opto-mechanical systems using SolidWorks.
• Perform FEA on components; support assembly and testing.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage manufacturing activities.

Skills

3D CAD skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of mounting optics

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description

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.
• Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.