Senior Optical Engineer - Space - Fully Remote Contract

Langham Recruitment; Essex; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer specializing in Optical Payloads for an exciting contract role. This position involves designing and verifying optical systems for a prestigious ESA mission, requiring comprehensive knowledge of optical design for space applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Optic Studio (Zemax) and a solid understanding of electronics and opto-mechanics. Join this innovative team to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the space industry, where your expertise will play a critical role in advancing technology for future missions.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Optical Design knowledge for space/satellite applications.
• Strong experience with Optical Payloads and Image Processing.
• Good understanding of electronics and opto-mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify optical systems for space instruments.
• Manage multiple design projects across the project lifecycle.
• Select appropriate materials and components for space applications.

Skills

Optical Design Knowledge

Optic Studio (Zemax)

SolidWorks

Ansys

Python

Electronics Knowledge

Opto-mechanics Knowledge

Image Processing

Project Management

Education

BSc in Optics

BSc in Physics

BSc in Engineering

Tools

Optic Studio (Zemax)

SolidWorks

Ansys

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Optical Engineer Optical Space Payload Remote 12 months

Competitive contract rate dependent on experience

Optical Engineer with Optical Payload experience required for design and verification contract for space instrument for ESA mission

• Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
• Comprehensive Optical Design knowledge for space / satellite applications.
• Strong Optical design experience with Optic Studio (Zemax) is essential.
• Design and analysis software knowledge with SolidWorks, Ansys, SigFit, Python preferred.
• Good working knowledge or understanding of electronics, opto-mechanics and electro-optical device physics.
• Experience with Optical Payloads (AIV) and Image Processing.
• Experience with appropriate materials and component selection, preferably within the space domain.
• Comfortable managing multiple design projects across project Lifecycle.
• Optical Ground Support Equipment experience would be desirable.
• BSc in Optics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project).

This is a fully remore contract for a UK Space client