Gold Group Ltd
Laser & Optics Engineer
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Laser & Optics Engineer
Location & Salary
Farnborough – 3 days onsite per week £DOE
About the Opportunity
We are expanding our Laser & Optical Engineering teams and are seeking engineers with experience in the build, integration, verification, and production of complex optical systems to help develop next-generation High Energy Laser capabilities.
This role presents an exciting chance to work on cutting-edge Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) programmes, progressing innovative technologies from prototype stages to fully qualified and field-deployable products.
The Role
As a Laser & Optical Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and delivering high-performance electro-optical systems, ensuring successful transitions from concept to production.
Working Collaboratively
You’ll work within multidisciplinary engineering teams, contributing across the full product lifecycle—from requirements capture and system integration to verification, qualification, and manufacturing support.
Learning will be supported, with training provided in High Energy Laser technologies, making this an excellent career opportunity in a world-class defence environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, and integrate complex laser and optical systems and subsystems.
- Support system verification, validation, and qualification against customer and product requirements.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of product functionality, performance, and operational capability.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering teams to interpret, decompose, and verify technical requirements.
- Assist in product introduction into manufacturing, ensuring designs enable repeatable and efficient production.
- Investigate and resolve technical anomalies detected during build, integration, and testing.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Participate in design reviews, integration activities, and technical problem-solving.
- Work closely with mechanical, optical, electronics, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement in engineering practices and manufacturing readiness.
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What We Are Looking For
- Experience building, integrating, or testing complex laser, optical, or electro-optical systems.
- Strong understanding of product verification, validation, and qualification methodologies.
- Demonstrated track record working from system/subsystem requirements to product delivery.
- Experience with production engineering and transitioning products into manufacture.
- Good familiarity with optical assemblies, precision alignment, or photonic systems.
- Experience in structured engineering or systems engineering workflows.
- Ability to investigate technical issues and support root cause analysis.
- Strong communication skills with proficiency in cross-disciplinary teamwork.
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Desirable Experience
- High Energy Laser or Directed Energy system background.
- Experience in defence, aerospace, or highly regulated industries.
- Exposure to optical test equipment and laboratory environments.
- Involvement in product lifecycle development from concept through qualification.
- Technical contributions to bids, proposals, or future product development.
- Experience in manufacturing, production engineering, and supply chain integration.
We’d love to hear from you if you’re passionate about:
- Optical engineering
- Product development
- Progressing advanced technology from concept to production.
Note: Security clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain it is a minimum requirement to apply for this role.
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