Optical Engineer

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF17310

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 an Optical Engineer at our Farnborough 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 an Optical Engineer, you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary. Through your experience of fibre optical systems, you will be actively involved in delivering work packages relating to novel laser and optical systems. Training in the exciting and growing technology of High-energy Laser systems will be provided.

Day-to-day, you’ll be planning, developing, and deploying optical systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Undertaking technical tasks relating to High-energy Laser development, and test & evaluation
2. Engaging with stakeholders
3. Travelling to trial sites across the UK
4. Providing input into large projects as part of a team of subject matter experts
5. Leading technical projects

Essential experience of the Optical Engineer:

1. In-depth knowledge of optical fibres and fibre components
2. Practical experience designing, developing, and assembling optical fibre systems
3. Robust understanding of laser and optical physics
4. Experience of working with laboratory test and measurement equipment/instrumentation
5. Awareness of laser safety practices

Essential qualifications for the Optical Engineer:

1. PhD or equivalent experience in industry in a relevant field

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. Provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

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

At our Farnborough site, exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK, and our large research and development projects. It is a real hub of creativity, research, and innovation.

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 as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. 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. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture:

Our Benefits

1. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
2. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
3. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
4. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more
5. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
6. Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

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.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants –

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