Electrical engineer Work, Jobs in Farnborough, Ham (with Salaries)

Laser & Optical Engineering Teams
QinetiQ —Farnborough
- Mentoring
- Leadership
Electronic Engineer
Baker Hughes —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
Senior Validation Engineer (Systems / DDR Subsystems)
MDA Space —Farnborough
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Sr. Systems Validation Engineer (SerDes / Physical Layer)
MDA Space —Farnborough
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Trainee - Electrical Thermographic (Thermal Imaging) Engineer
Red Current —Aldermaston
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
Project Engineers x2 - UK
Penspen —Woking
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
Avionics Manager
AALTO —Farnborough
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Electric Gate Engineer
Portcullis Electric Gates Ltd —Farnham
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Welding
- In-person
- Free parking
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Electrical Design Quality Engineer
SSE —Aldershot
- £57,150 - £68,295 a year
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
5d
Senior Hardware Design Engineer
MDA Space —Farnborough
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Senior FPGA Development Engineer
Viasat, Inc. —Farnborough
- Full-time
Senior Hardware Technical Lead
Viasat, Inc. —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Training & development
Electronic Test Engineer (Hardware)
Surface Technology International —Hook
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Estates Engineer ( Electrical)
Farnborough Airport Ltd —Farnborough
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Electronics Engineer
Thales —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Staff RF/Analogue IC CAD Engineer - Farnborough, Qualcomm
Qualcomm —Farnborough
- Doctoral degree
- CAD
- Engineering
10d
Power Systems Engineer
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited —Guildford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Scripting
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Wood —Reading
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Electrical Engineering
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Electrical Installation Engineer
Sandhurst —Sandhurst
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Robotics Electrical Engineer
Hyster-Yale Group —Frimley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel

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Laser & Optical Engineering Teams

QinetiQ -
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Job Title:
Laser & Optical Engineering Teams

Location:
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:
Opportunities in QinetiQ’s Laser & Optical Engineering Teams

The Laser & Optical Engineering teams at QinetiQ (Farnborough and Malvern) are seeking talented and motivated Laser & Optical Engineers to join our growing team of subject matter experts.

In this role, you will apply your experience in optical systems and engineering delivery to support the development, integration, and qualification of cutting-edge High Energy Laser products and systems . You will play a key role in translating advanced research into deployable, high-performance solutions. Training and development in High Energy Laser technologies will be provided as part of your career journey with us.

If your experience aligns with our current opportunities, we’ll be in touch. If not, we’ll retain your CV for future roles as our teams continue to grow.
What do the Laser & Optical Engineering teams do?

Our teams are at the forefront of QinetiQ’s contribution to the UK’s Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) programmes, among other world-leading photonics-based capabilities.

We work across the full product lifecycle — following a gate-stage approach from early-stage research and prototypes through to integrated, qualified, and field-deployable systems . As part of the team, you will:

Design, develop, and mature electro-optical and optomechanical subsystems.
Apply systems engineering principles across the delivery lifecycle.
Support product development, integration, verification, and qualification activities.
Build and operate experimental and prototype systems.
Support the introduction of product into manufacturing.
Contribute to technical strategy and innovation roadmaps.
Support business growth through technical inputs to bids and proposals.

Career Development at QinetiQ

QinetiQ offers flexible and varied career paths. You may choose to:

Develop deep expertise in a specialist domain.
Work across multiple programmes and system levels.
Progress into technical delivery leadership or functional line-management roles.

With increasing demand for Laser & Optical Engineers across our business, your skills and experience will be highly valued and continuously developed.

What kind of person are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who:
Are passionate about photonics, lasers, and optical systems.
Have a strong engineering mindset with a focus on product delivery and real-world application.
Can learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Early Career Opportunities

If you are beginning your career as an engineer and have experience in lasers or optics, we would like to hear from you.

You may have exposure to areas such as:
Optical design and modelling.
Laser systems or photonics technologies.
Machine vision and control systems.
Sensing and detection technologies.
Test, evaluation, and experimental methods.

Typical responsibilities include:
Supporting the development, integration, and testing of optical systems
Producing technical reports and presenting results.
Contributing to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Supporting trials and field deployments across the UK.

You will receive structured development and mentoring to accelerate your growth.

Mid-Career Opportunities

As an experienced engineer, you will contribute from day one to the delivery of complex, high-value systems .

In addition to core engineering responsibilities, you will:
Lead or contribute to product development and qualification activities.
Define and manage technical work packages.
Support and write technical proposals and bids.
Engage directly with customers and stakeholders.
Influence project technical direction and delivery.

You will also have opportunities to develop into technical leadership and project leadership roles .

Senior & Principal Opportunities

As a senior engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering QinetiQ’s LDEW strategy, with a strong emphasis on system-level integration, product maturity, and operational capability .

Responsibilities include:
Providing technical leadership across programmes.
Driving system design, integration, and qualification strategies.
Leading customer engagements and high-impact deliveries.
Shaping technology and product roadmaps.
Mentoring and developing engineering teams.

Our Fellowship scheme recognises and supports individuals with deep technical expertise and leadership capability.

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Important Information

All applicants must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance as a minimum. Individuals who already hold suitable clearance may be able to transfer it, subject to approval.

Please note that some roles are subject to access restrictions related to nationality and security requirements.

For further information, please refer to:
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electrical engineer jobs in farnborough, ham

Laser & Optical Engineering Teams

Electronic Engineer

Senior Validation Engineer (Systems / DDR Subsystems)

Sr. Systems Validation Engineer (SerDes / Physical Layer)

Trainee - Electrical Thermographic (Thermal Imaging) Engineer

Project Engineers x2 - UK

Avionics Manager

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Electrical Design Quality Engineer

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Senior FPGA Development Engineer

Senior Hardware Technical Lead

Electronic Test Engineer (Hardware)

Estates Engineer ( Electrical)

Electronics Engineer

Senior Staff RF/Analogue IC CAD Engineer - Farnborough, Qualcomm

Power Systems Engineer

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Electrical Installation Engineer

Robotics Electrical Engineer

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