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Laser Systems Engineer

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 48,000 - 53,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Filton, South Gloucestershire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Role: Laser Systems Engineer

Salary: Up to £53,000 + bonus & benefits
Location: Bristol, Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)

Join a cutting-edge team developing the UK’s first deployable Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) for the Royal Navy. As a Laser Systems Engineer, you’ll work across requirements, design, performance analysis, and certification to support the DragonFire programme. This is a hands on role at the forefront of strategic, national defence technology.

Key Responsibilities:

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    Influence and contribute to the design and development of high-power laser systems

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    Support requirements analysis, specifications, and system-level design

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    Communicate complex laser and optics concepts to technical teams and stakeholders

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    Collaborate with partners, customers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results

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    Participate in systems proving, design assurance, and certification activities

Essential Experience:

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    PhD or industry experience in laser technology at a system level

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    Strong understanding of laser physics and optics

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    Proven technical communication and problem-solving skills

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    Ability to work in multidisciplinary, international teams

Desirable Experience:

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    High-power laser systems development

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    Systems architecting tools (DOORS, DOORS NG, Rhapsody)

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    Defence system development, requirements flow-down, and certification

Benefits:

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    Annual Bonus

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    Competitive Pension

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    Paid overtime and flexi leave

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    Enhanced parental leave

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    Healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals, free parking

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