Optical engineer Work, Jobs in United Kingdom (with Salaries)

Sr Advanced Optical Engineer
Honeywell Aerospace —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
9d
THIN FILM OPTICAL COATING ENGINEER
Thin Metal Films —Basingstoke
- Maths
- No degree
Optical Interconnect Process Engineer
OLIX —London
- From £121,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Senior Optical Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Edinburgh
- £44,171 - £61,950 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Lead Optical Engineer
ASSA ABLOY —Reading
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
Optical Instrumentation Engineer | Spectroscopy | Analytical Instrumentation | | AI | Photonics | HealthTech | Deep Tech Startup
iLoF —London
- Full-time
- Remote
- Master's degree
- C++
- Python
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Senior Optical Communications Engineer
OLIX —London
- From £121,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Programmable logic controllers
Principal Optical Packaging Engineer
Microsoft —Cambridge
- £91,800 - £154,700 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
Optical Test Engineer
CoMind —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Python
- Employee discount
Opportunities in QinetiQ's Laser & Optical Engineering Teams
QinetiQ —Farnborough
- Leadership
Optical Systems Engineer
Archangel Lightworks —Oxford
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick apply
Senior Optical Systems Engineer
Gooch & Housego Torquay —Torquay
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Project management
Quick apply
Engineering Lead - Optical Systems & Photonics Hardware (Healthtech, Deep tech)
iLoF —London
- Full-time
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Quick apply

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Sr Advanced Optical Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
9 days ago

Qualifications

MATLAB
Engineering
Data analysis skills
Laboratory experience
Python

Full job description

We are seeking an experienced Sr Advanced Optical Engineer to join our team to join us at Honeywell, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, as a Ground Segment Engineer, supporting the development, integration, and operation of advanced optical ground systems. This role focuses on optical telescope systems and their associated backend infrastructure, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge programmes at the intersection of space, photonics, and secure communications.

The successful candidate will play a key role in specifying, designing, testing, and operating ground-based optical systems, working closely with systems engineering, software, and operations teams.

Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are used on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components. Our hardware and software solutions help create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies.

Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Flying and Innovations for the Future of Aviation.

Key responsibilities

Design, development, and integration of optical ground segment systems, including optical telescopes and associated opto-mechanical subsystems
Definition and management of optical system requirements, interfaces, and performance budgets
Support backend systems associated with optical payloads, including detectors, control electronics, data acquisition, and signal processing chains
Participation in system-level activities including trade studies, design reviews, verification, and validation
Development and execution of test and calibration procedures for optical ground equipment
Support commissioning and operational activities, including troubleshooting and performance optimisation
Collaboration with software, systems, and operations engineers to ensure end-to-end system performance

Key skills and qualifications

Degree (or higher) in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Astronomy, or a related discipline
Practical experience with optical telescope systems, such as alignment, characterisation, and performance analysis
Strong understanding of optics and photonics fundamentals, including imaging systems, detectors, and optical propagation
Experience working on ground segment or laboratory-based optical systems
Familiarity with backend elements such as sensors, readout electronics, timing, data handling, or control systems
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and contribute to technical documentation

Desirable Experience

Experience with quantum photonics or quantum-enabled optical systems (e.g. single-photon sources/detectors, quantum communications, or QKD-related systems)
Knowledge of free-space optical links or atmospheric optics
Exposure to space or aerospace programmes and relevant engineering lifecycle standards
Experience with modelling, simulation, or data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, optical design software (Zemax))

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!

#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt

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