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Optical Systems Engineer

Bluestream People
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 9LT

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to join a dynamic team in the UK's space industry.
  • The role focuses on advanced space sensors and communication technology, contributing to innovative projects.
  • Candidates should have previous commercial experience in designing, manufacturing, and testing complex systems, with expertise in optics and optical sensors.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience is required, and the salary for this position is competitive based on experience.
  • This opportunity allows you to collaborate with industry experts and influence the future of space exploration.

We are seeking an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to join a dynamic and growing team working with some of the most exciting players in the UK’s space industry. With a strong focus on advanced space sensors for exploration missions and space-based communication technology, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of space exploration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the technical interface to customers and subcontractors.
  • Identify and define customer needs and derive engineering requirements.
  • Develop and manage system budgets (e.g., power, mass).
  • Design and analyse innovative engineering solutions, ensuring performance alignment.
  • Supervise multidisciplinary engineering teams during design, integration, and testing phases.
  • Plan and execute test campaigns, troubleshoot issues, and produce detailed test reports.

Skills:

  • Previous commercial experience in the design, manufacture, and testing of complex systems.
  • Expertise in optics, optical sensors, and opto-mechanical assemblies.
  • Proficient in formal configuration control methods and environmental testing standards.
  • Familiar with ECSS standards and space-environment system design.
  • Good knowledge of Python, Visual Basic, MATLAB, C, or C++.
  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing.

Why Join?

This role offers a chance to immerse yourself in innovative projects, collaborate with experts across the industry, and contribute to mission-critical developments in space technology. If you’re ready to elevate your engineering career and be part of an ambitious team driving the boundaries of exploration, apply today!

Apply NowBring your skills and passion for innovation to a team that’s shaping the future of space exploration.

Bluestream People is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract recruitment.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.