Opto-Mechanical Design Expert

5 days ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Chroma Recruitment Ltd Full time

A leading company in space technology is seeking an experienced Principal Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual with space industry experience offering interesting work, a strong benefits package, career progression, and stability.

The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant Engineering team, responsible for taking concepts through to manufacture. This includes requirements gathering, specifications, detailed design, simulations, material selection, test & development, certification, build, and assembly.

Our company's product incorporates various disciplines, so experience working with RF, Electronics, Software engineers is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo)
  • Proven track record delivering mechanical/system/optic designs for the space industry (or similar industries such as Aerospace/Defence/Medical)
  • Strong FEA simulation skills (static & dynamic)
  • Knowledge of GD&T
  • Experience working with high tolerances or in a highly regulated industry

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000-£80,000 per annum, plus a range of benefits, including:

  • Flexible working
  • Healthcare scheme
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Christmas Shutdown
  • Electric car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted travel
  • Company pension scheme
  • Healthcare plan
  • Paid membership for relevant professional body
  • 4x Salary Life Assurance
  • Excellent transport links from London and surrounding areas


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