Systems Engineer (Optronics)

Elix Sourcing Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer specializing in Optronics. This hybrid role involves leading the design and integration of advanced optical systems for defense applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical or electro-optical system design, experience with reliability engineering, and must be eligible for SC clearance. Competitive salary and a 9-day working fortnight included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

9-day working fortnight

Profit bonus

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK consecutively for 5 years+.
• Experience in optical system design required.
• Eligible for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of optical subsystems.
• Develop architectures & refine requirements.
• Work directly with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Conduct system integration activities for new product development.
• Support proposals and customer engagements.

Skills

Experience in designing optical, electro‑optical or laser systems

Requirements capture, V&V, lifecycle engineering and systems design

Experience with FMEA/FTA, safety, reliability or risk management

Eligible for SC clearance

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

Systems Engineer (Optronics)

Location: Sandwich (Hybrid 2 days from home)

Package: Competitive salary, 9 day working fortnight, profit bonus, and more benefits

Security requirements: Must have lived in the UK consecutively for 5 years+

Are you looking for a new role where you get to work on the next generation of Optronics? And be part of a growing organisation?

Here is a great opportunity to join a company with new projects and a growth culture. With new programmes launching, increased investment, and a major push to strengthen their engineering capability, they're bringing in an Optronics Systems Engineer who can help drive the development of next‑generation EO and laser‑based systems.

In this role, you will not just hand requirements here; you'll help shape them. You'll influence architecture decisions, guide system integration, and work on cutting‑edge optical and laser products used globally in critical defence environments. As the business continues to grow, there's a real opportunity to take on more responsibility, lead new technical areas, and progress your career as part of a future‑focused engineering team.

3>The Opportunity

• Lead the design and integration of optical subsystems.
• Develop architectures & refine requirements.
• Work directly with multi‑disciplinary teams
• System integration activities on next‑generation product development.
• Support proposals, design and customer engagements.
• Grow with the business as their engineering function continues to expand.

What You Need

• Experience in designing optical, electro‑optical or laser systems.
• Requirements capture, V&V, lifecycle engineering and systems design.
• Experience with FMEA/FTA, safety, reliability or risk management.
• Eligible for SC clearance + full UK driving licence.

Interested?

Dairis Sprudzans - REF 4721
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Phone: (phone number removed)

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