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The successful applicant will become part of a small team of experienced scientists and engineers carrying out development of electro-optical (EO) materials, coatings and systems. The team also undertake materials characterisation and testing, including the use of microscopy, spectroscopy and measurement of optical properties, in addition to basic environmental and durability evaluation. In addition to R&D activities the role will involve maintaining test equipment in Malvern Optical’s laboratory, and liaising with external commercial and academic partners to leverage knowledge and facilities of other organisations.
The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in field trials and application testing and will be encouraged to suggest new topic areas of work on some of our longer-term projects, and to develop proposals for new work.
Candidates should have a background in physics, materials science or a related discipline and should be able to demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the electro-magnetic spectrum (from ultraviolet to the far-infrared) and light-matter interactions. Due to the varied nature of the work a practical hands-on aptitude is required alongside good academic knowledge. The roles requires candidates to have strong computing skills and an aptitude to utilise modelling and computational software packages. The successful applicant will need to show excellent time management skills and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider technical team.
Candidates with experience utilising computer vision tools to analyse imagery and knowledge of machine learning models (e.g. Tensorflow, PyTorch or SciKit-Learn) would be desirable.
Other software experience such as physics simulation software, CAD design, or rendering packages would be beneficial to assist in modelling tasks.
Whilst the role is based near Pershore, the post will require the successful candidate to be willing to undertake occasional travel within the UK or abroad in support of project or business activities and to occasionally work outside of normal working hours. We encourage our technical staff to attend relevant conferences when these occur.
In return we offer a salary in the region of £35k – £55k per annum, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years), overtime potential, death in service benefit, and a generous pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 10% of salary.
NB: Due to the nature of our business candidates must be eligible to obtain a full security clearance at the point of recruitment.
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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