Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging

Posted 10 hours 23 minutes ago by CBS Butler

£45,000 - £65,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Essex, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 1
Job Description

Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Space Imaging

  • Chelmsford, Essex (Hybrid)
  • £45,000 - £65,000 + excellent Benefits.

Are you a an experienced and innovative Opto-Mechanical Engineer? Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects in space, aerospace, defence, and industrial markets?

This role will involve leading and supporting the design of in-house mounting arrangements for optics. The engineer will be critically involved with requirement derivation/flow down, review of requirements, and requirements management with respect to opto-mechanical technologies.

Design of mechanical components to support opto-mechanical system assembly and verification is also expected along with hands-on support during opto-mechanical system integration and testing. As well as optical mountings, the role will also involve mechanical design and analysis work on our core products: Imaging packages for space and associated ground based cryogenic test cameras systems.

Essential Experience: - Opto-Mechanical Engineer

  • Expert knowledge of precision mechanical mounting of optics for structural, dynamic and thermal environments.
  • Ability and experience reviewing opto-mechanical designs, particularly overseeing sub-contractor design progression through gate reviews.
  • Working knowledge of CAD packages.
  • Design and analysis experience applicable to opto-mechanics.
  • Knowledge of requirements management - compliance verification Matrix, DFMEA, risk register.
  • Proven ability to manage, prioritise and organise own work and the work of others as required.
  • The ability to perform under pressure and to tight timelines.
  • Preparation of design documentation required for development gate reviews
  • Ability to present design compliance at major gate reviews.

Be a part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of technology and making a difference. Apply now!