Senior Optical Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optical Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge electro-optic systems. This exciting position involves research, design, and testing of optical technologies, contributing to innovative solutions in both visible and infrared spectrums. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing your expertise in classical optics and lens design while engaging with industry-leading tools. With a blend of on-site and remote working options, this role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of advanced optical systems. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in a high-tech industry!

Qualifications

• Experience in optical engineering lifecycle phases and lens design.
• Proven understanding of classical optics principles and optical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop optical systems, ensuring quality and performance.
• Conduct lens performance analysis and support integration testing.

Skills

Optical Engineering

Lens Design

Optical Analysis

Problem Solving

Classical Optics Principles

Education

Second Class Upper Degree in Physics or Opto-Electronics

MSc or PhD in Applied Optics

Tools

OpticStudio

Code V

FRED

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Job Description:

Are you an Optical Engineer who wants to join us in the development of the next generation of industry-leading electro-optic targeting & surveillance, targeting lasers, and high-energy laser delivery systems?

Each of these technologies is based upon sophisticated and complex optical design solutions created by our UK team and manufactured in our state-of-the-art facilities in Essex and Edinburgh.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary Engineering Team, the Optical Engineer will collaborate with peers in the development of novel solutions in multi-spectral wavebands (infrared and visible) and will build on decades of domain-leading heritage.

All members of the Engineering Team are encouraged to continually develop their technical skills within design, (structural & thermal) analyses, and model-driven engineering aspects of Mechanical Engineering.

Leonardo offers a mixture of on-site and remote working, with attendance at our facility in Essex required when programme requirements dictate.

Applicants must be eligible to meet full UK Security Clearance and ITAR classification requirements.

What you will do in your role as an Optical Engineer:

• Involved in the research, development, and manufacturing phases of the Optical Engineering lifecycle
• Contribute to systems architecture and requirements
• Optical design and development of simple and complex Electro-Optical Systems
• Conduct lens and optical performance analysis/simulations
• Ensure quality and consistency of detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
• Support the integration and testing of Electro-Optical Systems
• Engagement with optical sub-contractor partners/suppliers
• Involvement in reviews of optical designs in accordance with business and industry standards and knowledge of ISO 10110

What we need from you:

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• A minimum of a second class upper degree in:
  Physics or Opto-Electronics
• A proven understanding of classical optics principles
• Lens design and optical analysis
• Experience in the use of industry-recognised tools i.e. OpticStudio, Code V, FRED, etc.
• An appreciation of Mechanical and Electronics designs associated with Electro-Optical Systems
• Problem-solving using a structured, logical approach to investigate issues and problems effectively.
• Involvement in the testing and manufacture of optical systems (demonstration models or volume production)

Desirable:

• MSc or PhD in an applied optics field or related
• Experience in the definition and commissioning of Optical Testing
• Knowledge of laser optics
• Electro-Optical Systems modelling (range performance, sensors, etc.)
• Model-Based Design
• Numerical, programming, and symbolic software (MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, C++, etc.)
• Support the creation of functional processes and best practices

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working