Optical Systems Engineer - Laser Spectroscopy - Gas Sensor Instruments

UK - Oxfordshire

£50,000pa (Starting Salary) + Pension + Company Medical Insurance + Flexible/Hybrid Working + Free Parking

Our client is a small, "unique boutique" Gas and Laser Sensory Engineering specialist who have had steady and sustainable growth in the past 3 years. To cope with this growth, they are in the hiring bracket and are seeking to hire an Optical Systems Engineer - Laser Spectroscopy ASAP.

Based in Oxfordshire you will have a key role in the design and development of Gas Sensor Instruments based on state-of-the-art Laser Spectroscopy (LDS - Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy).

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

Further develop your understanding of Optics, Laser Spectroscopy, Electronics and Mechanics as you develop the clients latest Gas Sensor instruments.

By performing these tasks, you will play an important role in ensuring the development of a high quality, efficiently manufactured product that delivers reliable, repeatable, and high-quality measurements under all field conditions.

The role will involve:

• Design and evaluation of optical system concepts
• Modelling and tolerancing of free space optical systems
• Understanding of Laser spectroscopy signals
• Building and testing of prototype assemblies
• Alignment of optical systems
• Develop optical assembly and test processes and documentation
• Assisting in service and maintenance of instruments and accessories
• Contributing to continuous improvement of the instrument design
• Participating in agile delivery methodology
• Supporting best practices in health, safety, and environmental management

The client is a small company therefore, you'll make a significant and meaningful impact right from the beginning as they transition from a small technology company into manufacturing a world class product.

You will be an integral part of an extremely hard-working and knowledgeable technical team with ample amounts of experience for you to absorb and build from and grow your career within the company.

Experience or background in CAD and Fibre Optic will be highly advantageous

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