Optical Systems Engineer

Bluestream People
Didcot
3 days ago
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Overview:We are seeking an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to join UK Space Operations and Satellite Systems team who provide support to their European customers with the development of advanced space sensors as well as space-based communication technology.Key Responsibilities:Liaising customers and subcontractors to determine needsCapturing, deriving, managing and developing innovative solutionsProducing system budgets (power budget, mass budget, etc.)Analysingperformance & justifying design choicesProviding oversight and supervision to different engineering disciplines during design, integration and testPlanning test campaignsTroubleshooting hardware and software for space missionsWhat Were Looking For:Commercial experience in design, manufacture and test of complex technological systemsCommercial xperience with optics, optical sensors, and opto-mechanical assembliesFamiliarity with formal configuration control methodsKnowledge of qualification and acceptance environmental testingExperience with test specification, plan, and procedure developmentFamiliar with ECSS standardsExperience working with systems designed for space environmentsExperience with Python, Visual Basic, MATLAB/C or C++Hands on experience of Manufacturing, Assembly and TestingEligible for security clearanceWhat We Offer:We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.Private healthcareDisability income protectionLife insurancePension planAn employee assistance program.Ready to innovate and lead in the world of optical engineering?Apply now to join a passionate and supportive growing team creating transformative laser communication technologies.Bluestream People arean Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract recruitment.TPBN1_UKTJ

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