Graduate Optical Engineer

UK Research and Innovation

Sep 16, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
£31.8K
Edinburgh

Requirements

Essential:
Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree in physics or a relevant field of study
Have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of starting employment
Understanding of basic principles of geometric and wave optics
A practical approach to problem solving
Technical computing skills (e.g. Python, MatLab, etc.)
Awareness of measurement techniques and/or technology used in astronomy
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team both on-site, nationally and internationally
Desirable:
Experience of optical design software (e.g. Zemax, Code V)
Experience of designing and/or building optical instrumentation
An interest in astronomy, space science and/or space technology

Responsibilities

Design and analysis of optical systems using ray tracing software, working with engineers from other subject areas (e.g. mechanical engineering, systems engineering) to contribute to a complete system design.
Laboratory testing and alignment of optical components and systems
Analysis of experimental and modelled data
Contributing to written reports and presentations.
Managing own time across a number of projects
As part of the graduate programme, you are encouraged to enroll with the Institute of Physics (or equivalent professional organisation) with the view of becoming a Chartered Physicist, which is a peer reviewed recognition of your proficiency as a physicist.
There will be close interaction with the other groups within UKATC including scientists, other engineering fields and project management. More broadly, you will be part of international teams and therefore some national and international travel is expected.

UK Research and Innovation

Government

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2018

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

UKRI convenes, catalyses and invests in close collaboration with others to build a thriving, inclusive research and innovation system that connects discovery to prosperity and public good. Our work is tackling 21st century challenges from climate and advancing technologies, to health, society, arts and culture. We bring together nine organisations with great depth and breadth of expertise, allowing us to connect research communities, institutions, businesses and wider society, in the UK and around the world. This combination enables us to work across the whole research and innovation system, informed by our networks and expertise. Our vision is for an outstanding research and innovation system in the UK that gives everyone the opportunity to contribute and to benefit, enriching lives locally, nationally and internationally.