Our client is an ambitious, early-stage deep-tech company developing a new class of optical systems for advanced manufacturing, backed by leading venture investors and UK innovation funding.
They are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to take ownership of the overall system architecture, integrating optics, opto-mechanics, electronics and thermal management into a robust, manufacturable product.
The Role
- Own system architecture, requirements and subsystem interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Define performance budgets and lead technical trade-offs to optimise system performance.
- Drive the integration and packaging of optical, electronic and mechanical components.
- Lead system verification, validation and environmental qualification.
- Oversee prototyping, testing and technical risk reduction.
- Work with suppliers, academic partners and engineers to drive the technology forward.
What We're Looking For
- Degree or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong systems engineering experience across architecture, requirements, design and IVVQ.
- Hands-on opto-mechanical experience, including optical alignment, tolerancing and integration.
- Background in photonics, lasers, quantum technologies, space, defence or precision instrumentation.
- Extensive laboratory experience building and characterising optical systems.
- Knowledge of electronics, detectors, thermal control and Python and/or MATLAB.
Experience with CAD, FEA, Zemax/CODE V and design for manufacture would be advantageous.
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