Senior Optical Systems Engineer
1 month ago
Company Overview:
Leonardo UK Ltd is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, space, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions.
Salary: £33,000 per annum with a welcome bonus and potential Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.
Job Description:
As a Graduate Optical Engineer, you will join our 18-month Engineering Graduate Programme and engage with challenging and exciting project work. You will deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts, developing complex Electro-Optic (EO) products used by Defence and Commercial Industries, including Missile Seekers, Thermal Imaging Cameras, C-UAS and wide scope of Laser based systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- System architecture definition
- Specifying and developing lens designs
- Conducting analyses and performance simulations
- SUPPORTING THE INTEGRATION AND TEST OF SYSTEMS
- Working closely with manufacturing colleagues and suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality products
Requirements:
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance
Benefits:
- Company funded flexible benefits: access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion
- Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Type: Hybrid
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