Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer Southeast Kent £competitive, negotiable + generous bens Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer with exposure to optics, lasers, imaging or electro-optical systems. This is a strategic hire due to major new projects and ongoing growth, with large-scale investment in engineering capability. WHAT YOU LL BE DOING - Leading system-level design activity for optical and sensor-based products
- Capturing stakeholder requirements and developing system architectures
- Evaluating concepts, assessing risks and selecting technical solutions
- Managing interfaces between electronics, mechanical, software and optical elements
- Supporting integration, verification and validation of system features
- Producing clear documentation, reports and customer-facing materials
- Participating in design reviews and supporting bid/proposal activity
WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR Education & experience - Degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline
- Post-graduate experience in systems engineering
- Background in optics, lasers, imaging, EO systems or related technologies
Technical skills - Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements and lifecycle processes
- Ability to interpret complex technical requirements and drive coherent solutions
- Familiarity with system modelling or analysis tools is beneficial
- Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering environments
Personal attributes - Confident communicator able to influence and lead technical discussions
- Analytical, methodical and proactive
- Comfortable owning complex system-level challenges
- Team-oriented with strong organisational skills
WHY JOIN? - Business experiencing sustained headcount growth and investment
- Low turnover and highly supportive leadership
- Opportunity to be the subject-matter lead in a growing technical area
- Exposure to major new development programmes with long-term scope
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! APPLY ONLINE NOW INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY! Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history. This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking?
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