Graduate Optical Engineering Role

3 days ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Join Our Team:

We are proud to offer a career opportunity as a Graduate Optical Engineer within our company. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about optical engineering and want to make a real impact on the industry. As a key member of our team, you will work alongside experienced professionals to design, develop, and manufacture innovative Electro-Optic (EO) products.

About the Job:

  • Salary: £33,000 per annum, with a welcome bonus
  • Location: UK
  • Type: Permanent
  • Working Type: Hybrid

Your Key Responsibilities:

  1. Deliver complex EO products, including Missile Seekers, Thermal Imaging Cameras, C-UAS, and Laser-based systems.
  2. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop innovative systems.

Our Benefits Package:

  • Company-funded benefits package
  • Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
  • 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
  • Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
  • Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
  • Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera
  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member


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