Job Title: Fibre Optical Systems Engineer
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type: Permanent
Role ID: SF17310
Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Fibre Optical Systems Engineer at our Farnborough, Hampshire site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry’s most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Fibre Optical Systems Engineer you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary; through your experience of fibre optical systems, you will be actively involved in delivering work packages relating to novel laser and optical systems. Training in the exciting and growing technology of High-energy Laser systems will be provided.
Day-to-day you’ll be:
* Planning, developing and deploying optical systems;
* Undertaking technical tasks relating to High-energy Laser development, and test & evaluation;
* Engaging with stakeholders;
* Travelling to trial sites across the UK;
* Providing input into large projects as part of a team of subject matter experts;
* Leading technical projects.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week, and based at our Farnborough, Hampshire site. Flexible, adaptive working arrangements are available.
Essential experience of the Fibre Optical Systems Engineer:
* In-depth knowledge of optical fibres and fibre components;
* Practical experience designing, developing and assembling optical fibre systems;
* Robust understanding of laser and optical physics;
* Experience of working with laboratory test and measurement equipment/instrumentation;
* Awareness of laser safety practices.
Qualifications for the Fibre Optical Systems Engineer:
* PhD or equivalent experience in industry in a relevant field.
Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
Our Benefits
* Adaptive and flexible working;
* Generous holiday allowance;
* Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance;
* Matched contribution Pension Scheme, with Life Assurance;
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more;
* Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave;
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant;
* Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local communities.
Why join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey.
About QinetiQ
As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most.
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