Advanced Photonics Research Engineer
1 week ago
We're a fast-paced and supportive startup, passionate about improving humanity's communications infrastructure and solving critical problems like economic inclusion and climate change. Our innovative approach involves building cutting-edge laser communications technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future.
About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an Optical Systems Engineer with experience in design, Assembly Integration and Test (AIT), to join our engineering team. As part of this role, you'll work closely with our Lead Systems Engineer and optical engineering team to develop transformative laser communications technology.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Designing laser communication terminal optical sub-systems for extreme environments.
- Defining requirements and performing trade-off analysis for complex optical systems to find the optimal balance between performance and cost.
- Modeling and optimizing optical system performance, including tolerancing.
- Conducting practical breadboard testing to validate modeled data.
- Collaborating with AIT engineers to define and execute test procedures for optical subsystems.
- Serving as a subject matter expert for optical and photonic systems.
- Managing suppliers of optical and photonic components.
- Providing technical leadership for subsystem development projects.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- Experience defining requirements on optical systems, modeling, and performing trades studies to inform design selection.
- Optical design/analysis experience using Zemax for design, optimization, and tolerancing.
- Hands-on lab experience designing and carrying out tests for relevant optical systems.
While not essential, it's beneficial to have:
- Technical project planning and systems engineering experience, ideally in a Model-Based Systems Engineering context.
- Experience designing complex Electro-Optical Systems for extreme environments in mass-constrained applications.
- Knowledge of adaptive optics, turbulence modeling, measurement, and compensation methods.
- Experience with high-power lasers, optical amplifiers, and relevant safety requirements.
- Expertise in optical instrument calibration and alignment, and procedure definition.
- Familiarity with optical and photonic components relevant to free-space optical communications.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Holiday allowance: 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working arrangement with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Equity options in a growing start-up.
- An annual team retreat, regular socials, and weekly team lunch.
- Variety of additional perks, including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions.
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