Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Opto-Mechanical Engineer – Space Imaging

• Chelmsford, Essex (Hybrid)
• £45,000 - £65,000 + excellent bens.

Are you an experienced and innovative Opto-Mechanical Engineer? Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects in space, aerospace, defence, and industrial markets?

This role will involve leading and supporting the design of in-house mounting arrangements for optics. The engineer will be critically involved with requirement derivation/flow down, review of requirements, and requirements management with respect to opto-mechanical technologies.

Design of mechanical components to support opto-mechanical system assembly and verification is also expected along with hands-on support during opto-mechanical system integration and testing. As well as optical mountings, the role will also involve mechanical design and analysis work on our core products: Imaging packages for space and associated ground-based cryogenic test camera systems.

Essential Experience: - Opto-Mechanical Engineer

• Expert knowledge of precision mechanical mounting of optics for structural, dynamic, and thermal environments.
• Ability and experience reviewing opto-mechanical designs, particularly overseeing sub-contractor design progression through gate reviews.
• Working knowledge of CAD packages.
• Design and analysis experience applicable to opto-mechanics.
• Knowledge of requirements management – compliance verification matrix, DFMEA, risk register.
• Proven ability to manage, prioritise, and organise own work and the work of others as required.
• The ability to perform under pressure and to tight timelines.
• Preparation of design documentation required for development gate reviews.
• Ability to present design compliance at major gate reviews.

Be a part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of technology and making a difference. Apply now!