Optical Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Leonardo SpA Full time
Job Title: Optical Systems Engineer

Job Summary:
Leonardo SpA is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to join our team in the development of industry-leading electro-optic targeting & surveillance, targeting lasers, and high-energy laser delivery systems. As an Optical Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the research, development, and manufacturing phases of the Optical Engineering lifecycle, including systems architecture and requirements, optical design and development, and quality and consistency of detailed design.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Involved in the research, development, and manufacturing phases of the Optical Engineering lifecycle
  • Contribute to systems architecture and requirements
  • Optical design and development of simple and complex Electro-Optical Systems
  • Conduct lens and optical performance analysis/simulations
  • Ensure quality and consistency of detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
  • Support the integration and test of Electro-Optical Systems
  • Engagement with optical sub-contractor partners/suppliers
  • Involvement in reviews of optical designs in accordance with business and industry standards and knowledge of ISO 10110
Requirements:

Essential Skills, Qualification and Experience:
  • A minimum of a second class upper degree in Physics or Opto-Electronics
  • A proven understanding of classical optics principles
  • Lens design and optical analysis
  • Experience in the use of industry-recognised tools, i.e., OpticStudio, Code V, FRED, etc.
  • An appreciation of Mechanical and Electronics designs associated with Electro-Optical Systems
  • Problem-solving using a structured, logical approach to investigate issues and problems effectively.
  • Involvement in the test and manufacture of optical systems (demonstration models or volume production)
Desirable:
  • 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 modelling (range performance, sensors, etc.)
  • Model-Based Design
  • Numerical, programming, and symbolic software (MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, C++, etc.)
  • Support the creation of functional processes and best practices
Primary Location:
GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid

What you will do in your role as an Optical Systems Engineer:
  • Involved in the research, development, and manufacturing phases of the Optical Engineering lifecycle
  • Contribute to systems architecture and requirements
  • Optical design and development of simple and complex Electro-Optical Systems
  • Conduct lens and optical performance analysis/simulations
  • Ensure quality and consistency of detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
  • Support the integration and test of Electro-Optical Systems
  • Engagement with optical sub-contractor partners/suppliers
  • Involvement in reviews of optical designs in accordance with business and industry standards and knowledge of ISO 10110
What we need from you:

Essential Skills, Qualification and Experience:
  • A minimum of a second class upper degree in Physics or Opto-Electronics
  • A proven understanding of classical optics principles
  • Lens design and optical analysis
  • Experience in the use of industry-recognised tools, i.e., OpticStudio, Code V, FRED, etc.
  • An appreciation of Mechanical and Electronics designs associated with Electro-Optical Systems
  • Problem-solving using a structured, logical approach to investigate issues and problems effectively.
  • Involvement in the test and manufacture of optical systems (demonstration models or volume production)
Desirable:
  • 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 modelling (range performance, sensors, etc.)
  • Model-Based Design
  • Numerical, programming, and symbolic software (MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, C++, etc.)
  • Support the creation of functional processes and best practices
Primary Location:
GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid

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