Senior Optical Enigneer

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Reference:BH-2038-1

Sector:Electrical Engineering

Salary:Competitive

Benefits:0

Town/City:Chelmsford

Contract Type:Contract

Senior Optical Engineer | Chelmsford | Competitive daily rate | 12 months (likley to extend)

Are you an Optical Engineer with experience or an interest in the space and satellite sector? Do you have Optical Payload experience? Are you looking to join an industry leading organisation working on the cutting edge of technology?

Then this might be the role for you!

At the forefront of technological innovation, our client is a global leader with a stellar reputation, specializing in the development of cutting-edge products for the scientific, satellite, and space industries.

They are currently looking for a Senior Optical Engineer with payload experience to join their existing established team to assist in the design, assembly, integration and verification of new space projects.
 
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
  • Comprehensive Optical Design knowledge preferably for space applications.
  • Strong Optical design experience with Optic Studio (Zemax) is essential.
  • Design and analysis software knowledge with SolidWorks, Ansys, SigFit, Python preferred.
  • Good working knowledge or understanding of electronics, opto-mechanics and electro-optical device physics.
  • Working experience with Optical Payloads (AIV) and Image Processing.
  • Experience with appropriate materials and component selection, preferably within the space domain.
  • Comfortable managing multiple design projects across project Lifecycle.
  • Optical Ground Support Equipment experience would be desirable.
  • BSc in Optics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project).
 
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive daily rate

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