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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in optical-mechanical system design and verification, utilizing advanced optical design tools and techniques. Capable of developing and managing project work packages while ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Optical-Mechanical System DevelopmentLens Design Using ZEMAX OpticStudioInfrared Optical Systems VerificationStray Light Analysis and ControlProject Management and Work Package Ownership
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Hard Skills
Optical DesignLens DesignOptical AnalysisSystem VerificationPerformance SimulationOptical TechniquesWavefront Error MeasurementMulti-Waveband Optical SystemsElectro-Optical Systems AlignmentNew Product Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
ZEMAX OpticStudioCodeVAnsys OpticStudioFred
Certifications & Qualifications
Graduate-Level Qualifications in Classical OpticsEligibility for SC or DV National Security Vetting
Industry Keywords
Laser Directed Energy WeaponTargeting LasersOptical CoatingsElectro-Optical SystemsUK Government BPSS
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work on flagship programmes including DragonFire, the UK’s first Laser Directed Energy Weapon, GCAP, and world-leading targeting lasers
- Model novel concepts and mature technologies
- Perform precision alignment during integration
- Conduct system-level verification
- Develop optical-mechanical concepts, including system architecture definition, lens designs, analysis and performance simulations
- Model or design imaging lenses and optical systems using commercial tools such as ZEMAX OpticStudio, CodeV or equivalent
- Develop test processes for engineering and technician teams building and aligning electro-optical systems
- Develop and support system verification processes addressing performance and safety requirements
- Investigate new technologies and engineering capabilities for emerging business opportunities
- Develop work packages, milestones and deliverables within project teams and own those work packages
- Engage with procurement to identify suppliers or support supplier quality issues
- Collaborate with experienced optical designers and the wider Advanced Targeting Sector
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant graduate-level qualifications demonstrating classical optics principles
- Techniques for lens design and optical analysis using commercial tools such as Ansys OpticStudio, CodeV, Fred or equivalent
- Experience of new product development involving an optical-mechanical system
- Development or verification of infrared optical systems or multi-waveband optical systems
- Methods used to investigate optical transmission or reflectance of different optical coatings
- Methods used for stray light analysis and control
- Optical techniques for measuring transmitted wavefront error
- Optical design of fiber to free-space optics
- Experience designing across a range of temperatures and environments
- Subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s BPSS
- May need to meet eligibility requirements for SC or DV National Security Vetting
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
- Free access to mental health support
- Free financial advice
- Employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity
- Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
- Financial reward through the referral programme
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options