Optical Systems Engineer

You will be involved in all aspects of a mission, from concept through to launch and in-orbit operation. This key role often sits within the core team of Payloads and involves interaction with other technical leads across all engineering areas of the business.

• Conceptually designing and technically managing the development and verification of space-bound optical systems
• Managing work packages for multiple technical aspects of optical systems
• Holding technical ownership of requirements and specifications for optical payload systems, working closely with relevant teams to generate derived requirements
• Managing the delivery of complete payloads, including ownership of payload schedules and keeping them aligned with mission schedule requirements
• 'Hands-on' technical engagement with the payload and all subsystems' team members at all development stages through to final assembly, integration, and verification
• Maintaining ownership of risk registers and appropriate mitigation as agreed with the project manager
• Reviewing and critiquing optical systems for application in space, balancing technical requirements with programmatic and budget constraints
• Engaging directly with customers at periodic project reviews, presenting a holistic view of the optical payload
• Writing and contributing to proposals, supporting future business development from a technical perspective
• Providing support and technical oversight in areas such as optical system architecture definition, optical design, performance evaluation and testing, subsystem and component specification definition and manufacture, and optical system alignment and testing

• Experience as a Systems Engineer, particularly in the space/satellite sector
• Proficiency in optical systems engineering
• Knowledge of Python and MATLAB for numerical analysis
• BSc in Optics, Physics or related BEng degree with proven practical aerospace optical and/or spacecraft experience
• Optical design/analysis experience with proficiency in tools such as Optic Studio (Zemax) and FRED is advantageous
• Mechanical design and analysis software knowledge, such as SolidWorks, Ansys, SigFit
• Ability to deliver error-free work on time
• Demonstrable ability to work independently without hands-on management or guidance
• Strong organisational and communication skills

If you are an experienced Optical Systems Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Guildford.