Senior Optical Engineer

5 days ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Job Overview:

Leonardo is seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to join our team in the development of next-generation electro-optical systems. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex optical systems, collaborating with peers to create innovative solutions, and ensuring the quality and consistency of our designs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the research, development, and manufacturing phases of electro-optical systems
  • Develop systems architecture and requirements
  • Design and develop electro-optical systems, including lens and optical performance analysis/simulations
  • Ensure quality and consistency of detailed design, including numerical calculations and tolerance studies
  • Support the integration and test of electro-optical systems
  • Engage with optical subcontractor partners/suppliers
  • Review optical designs in accordance with business and industry standards and knowledge of ISO 10110

Requirements:

  • Minimum of second-class upper degree in Physics or Opto-Electronics
  • Proven understanding of classical optics principles
  • Lens design and optical analysis experience
  • Experience with industry-recognized tools, such as OpticStudio, Code V, FRED, etc.
  • Appreciation of mechanical and electronics designs associated with electro-optical systems
  • Problem-solving skills using a structured, logical approach
  • Involvement in the test and manufacture of optical systems

Desirable Qualifications:

  • MSc or PhD in an applied optics field or related
  • Experience in the definition and commissioning of optical testing
  • Knowledge of laser optics
  • Electro-optical systems modeling (range performance, sensors, etc.)
  • Model-Based Design
  • Numerical, programming, and symbolic software skills (MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, C++, etc.)


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