Principal Optical Engineer

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Optical Engineer at our Farnborough or Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Principal Optical Engineer, you will make a difference by playing a pivotal role in advancing high-power laser and optical systems, contributing to cutting-edge projects that have the potential to transform industries and make a lasting impact on technological innovation.

Day-to-day, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and mature high-power laser and optical systems, drive project delivery, and apply your technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing high power laser and optical systems through mid to high technology readiness levels (TRL5 to TRL9)
• Engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success
• Managing project planning and delivery to meet customer requirements and timelines
• Maturing scientific concepts into practical applications through design for manufacture and reliability
• Leading test and evaluation activities to ensure system performance and quality
• Collaborating with diverse teams to integrate optical systems and drive project outcomes

Essential experience of the Principal Optical Engineer:

• Extensive experience in an Optical Development environment
• Experience interpreting legislation, standards, and best practices for high TRL development

Essential qualifications of the Principal Optical Engineer:

• Candidates should have either a Master’s or PhD degree in Physics or Engineering, or extensive industry experience as an alternative

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough or Malvern. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realise your full potential.

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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