At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the integration and testing of cutting-edge electro-optic systems.
- Company: Join a global leader in technology with a focus on innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, comprehensive health support, and access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid work environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in advanced engineering while growing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Engineering or science degree preferred; experience in electronic systems is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 48600 - 59400 £ per year.
The Future Seekers Team is looking to recruit an Electro-Optic Systems Engineer.
Your impact
As Electro-Optic Systems Engineer, you will lead the integration and testing of EO seeker prototypes, working with other disciplines. The candidate will lead the specification, development and be involved in system testing. The candidate should be able to liaise and ideally contribute to the design with experts in the sub-system areas including electronics, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering. This role may also be of interest to someone from an applications background wishing to gain exposure to research and develop a more theoretical career.
Contribution to the generation of new seeker concepts:
- Generation of system and sub-systems requirements
- Working with test engineers to characterise performance
- Algorithm development and data analysis
- Trials activities
What you'll bring
We can envisage a candidate coming from various backgrounds. Ideally, you will have an engineering or science-based Honours degree or equivalent experience. An electronic engineering background, with an understanding of passive and active EO systems is preferred. The candidate would ideally have systems engineering experience or aspire to move into a systems engineering role with mentoring. We are not expecting you to have deep theoretical knowledge of electro-optics or infrared systems; what we are looking for are Systems Engineers with applied engineering experience that we can build upon through training, team working and mentoring.
Desirable experience/skills:
- Working on integration programmes, having managed issues associated with cost, schedule & quality implications.
- Experience of sensor performance modelling and image analysis.
- Software development in MATLAB or Python.
- Practitioner level ability using Model Driven Engineering tools.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Bonus scheme eligibility for all employees at management level and below.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Financial reward through our referral programme.
- Flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo, we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Locations
Electronic Systems Engineer - Hybrid (Permanent) in Basildon, Essex employer: Leonardo DRS
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