Opto-electronics Engineer

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Opto-electronics Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role will support the continued development of Optical Receiver/ Transmitter products for Space and Defence applications, including both customer funded and internal development projects. The role will encompass all activities from development of early concepts, through detailed design, to production readiness.

Main responsibilities

1. Support design and development of new products working as part of a specialist design team.
2. Analyse and design for optical performance, including use of optical and electrical simulation tools e.g. optimisation of optical coupling, electrical layout simulation for high frequency data communication.
3. Prototype assembly, testing, fault finding and optical alignment.
4. Use of CAD to produce 2D and 3D working drawings and renders, as well as PCB layouts to support manufacture and evaluation.
5. Visibility of entire project lifecycle including support to qualification and verification activities.
6. Provide support to internal and external design reviews.
7. Provide support to definition of test criteria and test site development.

Education/qualifications

1. BEng or BSc in relevant Science, Engineering, Electronics based degree

Experience

1. Aptitude for or an interest in technology
2. Understanding of opto-electronic component performance and limitation, ability to select the most appropriate solution for our applications (desirable)
3. Knowledge of appropriate simulation and modelling tools and techniques (desirable)
4. Willingness to be involved in all aspects of practical engineering, including assembly and test of prototypes hardware
5. Knowledge of test and verification equipment and techniques, including calibration (desirable)
6. Awareness of production and assembly processes (desirable)

Competencies

1. Highly motivated self-starter
2. Able to build good working relationships both inside and outside of the department
3. Have good communication skills - both written and verbal
4. Keen to work as part of a team
5. Willingness to develop their technical competence and continue to learn and development

Other requirements

1. Some travel may be required
2. SC clearance or ability to obtain

What we can offer you

1. Flexible working practices - we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
2. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
3. Health cash plan - cash back for everyday health expenses
4. Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
5. Life assurance - 4 x annual salary
6. Reward and recognition platform
7. Discount platform - retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
8. Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
9. Support for further training and education
10. Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

About us

Spectrum Control is a global leader in managing and controlling the electromagnetic spectrum. We make the invisible electromagnetic spectrum visible and controllable with our industry-leading capabilities.

The work we do is important. Whether that's developing solutions used in defence applications that help to protect the UK and partners, to supporting technology for next generation satellite communication, space exploration and deep well drilling, Spectrum Control makes a difference.