Optical Engineering Professional

3 weeks ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time
Electro-Optic Systems Development Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Graduate Optical Engineer to join our team at Leonardo, an international leader in electronic and information technologies.

This is a permanent role with a competitive salary of £33,000 per annum, offering the opportunity to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers.

The successful candidate will be involved in the development and delivery of complex EO products used by Defence and Commercial Industries, including Missile Seekers, Thermal Imaging Cameras, C-UAS, and Laser-based systems.

As part of our UK Optical Engineering Team, you will receive ongoing support from your peers and have opportunities to travel to support Project activities, Customer/Sub-contractor engagement, and self-development.

You will be a key contributor to system architecture definition, specifying and developing lens designs, conducting analyses and performance simulations, supporting the integration and test of systems, and working closely with manufacturing colleagues and suppliers.

The company funded benefits package includes private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options, flexible hours, and holidays. You will also have access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera for professional and personal development.



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