Optical Engineer

Essex  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Optical Engineer - Zemax

An Optical Engineer with is required to work on a three month contract (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION) for our Defence client based in Basildon

This is an opportunity for an Optical Engineer to work for our aerospace client.

Overview of the Optical Engineer contract role

To conduct and supervise Optical Engineering Tasks in support of all current and future projects across the business.

The successful candidate will be required to conduct and direct specialist optical engineering activities in support of development and production projects to ensure timely delivery of high quality military electro-optic products. These activities include optical analysis and design using commercial tools as well as optical testing and measurement in laboratory and production environments. The role will require liaison with project teams in the generation of optical requirements and design concepts, as well as close technical liaison with optical component vendors.

An appreciation of the mechanical and electrical design aspects of electro-optical systems is beneficial and it is desirable that the candidate has experience working in a production environment.

Key skills required for the Optical Engineer

The candidate should have experience modelling or designing optical systems using appropriate commercial tools (eg ZEMAX, ASAP or equivalent). An advanced understanding of optical physics, especially around the design of LW lenses for cooled detectors is necessary, and a broad understanding and familiarity with a variety of optical systems is also required.

The role is based in Essex.

If you are an Optical Engineer looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other Optical opportunities please contact Paul Scott on (see below) or phone

Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information.

Outsource. Our People. Your Success.

Outsource UK is one of the country's largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors.

We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates.

The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs.

Our Manchester office (which covers the whole of the UK) provides a "one-stop shop" to clients and candidates operating in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and in addition to Engineers, we source and provide temporary/contract and permanent opportunities for IT, Programme Management and Support Professionals (including Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Administrative Support).

Start date
ASAP
Duration
Until end Dec
From
Outsource UK
Published at
16.09.2016
Project ID:
1203979
Contract type
Freelance
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