Optical Systems Engineer - Permanent - UK
Apply- Job Location: England
- Type: Permanent
- Posted: 08/02/2021
Development of space-borne optical systems within a multidisciplinary team performing
optical instrument system design, being the technical point of contact for the relevant
optical system(s)
Design and development of optical systems from concept through to manufacture, system
integration and verification
Management of new optical solutions including the programmatic and technical aspects of
work packages relevant to area of expertise
Define and own technical requirements specifications for optical payload systems and the
payload chain, including trade analysis of these requirements working closely with the
spacecraft system engineer to identify derived requirements
Development planning, budget and schedule management
Manage and ensure timely delivery of the complete Payload through the manufacturing
processes
‘Hands-on’ with the payload and subsystems at all development stages, from prototypes
through to final assembly, integration and verification
Ownership of risk registers and appropriate mitigation as agreed with the project manager
The ability to pragmatically review and critique optical systems for application in space,
balancing technical requirements with programmatic and budget constraints.
Comprehensive knowledge of Optical Engineering, applied to space applications, coupled
with a working knowledge of other engineering disciplines e.g. electronics, opto-
mechanics, image processing and electro-optical device physics
Knowledge and experience of other spacecraft systems would be an advantage
Basic opto-mechanical knowledge to aid in optical system development
Knowledge in materials and component selection, in the space domain
‘End to end’ Optical Engineering and Payload Chain knowledge/experience including
Requirements Engineering and Trade offs
Electro-opto-mechanical Design and Analysis
Image Quality
‘Hands-On’ integration of Optical Systems (preferably including Space Systems)
Validation and Verification, including testing
Optical design experience with proficiency in Optic Studio (Zemax) is desirable
Skills
Design and analysis software knowledge, such as SolidWorks, Ansys, SigFit, Python
Self-motivated, creative, high attention to detail
Knowledge of spacecraft systems / design would be an advantage including materials
Knowledge of Quality Management mechanisms
Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.