Job Description
Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer
Southeast Kent
£competitive, negotiable + generous bens
Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE.
VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED.
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer with exposure to optics, lasers, imaging or electro-optical systems. This is a strategic hire due to major new projects and ongoing growth, with large-scale investment in engineering capability.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
* Leading system-level design activity for optical and sensor-based products
* Capturing stakeholder requirements and developing system architectures
* Evaluating concepts, assessing risks and selecting technical solutions
* Managing interfaces between electronics, mechanical, software and optical elements
* Supporting integration, verification and validation of system features
* Producing clear documentation, reports and customer-facing materials
* Participating in design reviews and supporting bid/proposal activity
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education & experience
* Degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline
* Post-graduate experience in systems engineering
* Background in optics, lasers, imaging, EO systems or related technologies
Technical skills
* Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements and lifecycle processes
* Ability to interpret complex technical requirements and drive coherent solutions
* Familiarity with system modelling or analysis tools is beneficial
* Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering environments
Personal attributes
* Confident communicator able to influence and lead technical discussions
* Analytical, methodical and proactive
* Comfortable owning complex system-level challenges
* Team-oriented with strong organisational skills
WHY JOIN?
* Business experiencing sustained headcount growth and investment
* Low turnover and highly supportive leadership
* Opportunity to be the subject-matter lead in a growing technical area
* Exposure to major new development programmes with long-term scope
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
APPLY ONLINE NOW – INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY!
Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.
This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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