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Senior Optical Engineer - Space - Fully Remote Contract

Langham Recruitment
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 6 hours
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1PG

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Optical Engineer position is a remote contract role focused on the design and verification of optical payloads for an ESA mission.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in optical design for space applications, particularly with Optic Studio (Zemax).
  • The role requires experience with design and analysis software such as SolidWorks, Ansys, SigFit, and Python, along with a good understanding of electronics and opto-mechanics.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field is required, and the contract offers a competitive rate based on experience.
  • Applicants should have relevant experience in optical payloads and project management, with a salary dependent on their level of expertise.
Senior Optical Engineer | Optical Space Payload | Remote| 12 months

Competitive contract rate dependent on experience

Optical Engineer with Optical Payload experience required for design and verification contract for space instrument for ESA mission

  • Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
  • Comprehensive Optical Design knowledge for space / satellite applications.
  • Strong Optical design experience with Optic Studio (Zemax) is essential.
  • Design and analysis software knowledge with SolidWorks, Ansys, SigFit, Python preferred.
  • Good working knowledge or understanding of electronics, opto-mechanics and electro-optical device physics.
  • Experience with Optical Payloads (AIV) and Image Processing.
  • Experience with appropriate materials and component selection, preferably within the space domain.
  • Comfortable managing multiple design projects across project Lifecycle.
  • Optical Ground Support Equipment experience would be desirable.
  • BSc in Optics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project).
This is a fully remore contract for a UK Space client

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