Senior Systems Engineer: Autonomy & Sensing

PowerLight Technologies; Peene; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and HSA options

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Flexible paid time off and holidays

TeleDoc and EAP

On-site gym and facilities

Snacks and beverages

Community giving programs

Job summary

PowerLight Technologies in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to lead design of laser systems from concept to production. You will collaborate across mechanical, software, optical, and physics teams to deliver robust, field-ready solutions.

The role demands experience in sensors, tracking, algorithm development, and real-time embedded software, with a track record of delivering complex hardware and software systems.

Qualifications

• Experience turning customer requirements into written specifications and system design.
• Proficiency in sensors, tracking systems, and subsystems s concept-to-production.
• Ability to develop real-time embedded software for control and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of complex laser and photovoltaic systems from concept to production.
• Evaluate sensors, design multi-sensor tracking systems, and perform analyses.
• Develop algorithms for laser control, signal processing, and real-time safety.
• Design tests to validate system performance and reliability; document results.

Skills

System design

Sensor integration

Algorithm development

Real-time embedded software

Education

BS degree in electrical or systems engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

PowerLight Technologies in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to lead design of laser systems from concept to production. You will collaborate across mechanical, software, optical, and physics teams to deliver robust, field-ready solutions.

The role demands experience in sensors, tracking, algorithm development, and real-time embedded software, with a track record of delivering complex hardware and software systems.