Job Advertisement: Closing Date 10th July 2016
Optical Engineer (Ref: IRC225069)
STFC UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh (STFC)
Salary GBP 37,213 - GBP 40,014
Closing Date: 10th July 2016
We now have a new opportunity for an experienced optical engineer to join
our Applied Optics group to support our growing, existing and future
programmes.
You will be involved in a number of projects, ranging in size from small
design studies to large instrumentation projects, often involving
multi-national collaboration.
You will be expected to take a lead optical engineering role in a high
profile instrumentation project and to represent STFC within the wider
community.
You may be involved at any stage of a project, from working with astronomers
defining requirements and generating conceptual designs for new
instrumentation through to commissioning of instruments at a telescope site.
Your role will involve designing and analysing optical systems, testing
optical components, supporting the integration and testing of instrumentation
and commissioning of instrumentation.
About You
You will hold a Post Graduate qualification in a relevant science or
engineering discipline, with PhD level candidates desirable.
You will have significant experience working in an optical engineering role,
including experience of design of optical systems, along with experience of
using Zemax/Optic Studio software in an optical design and analysis role.
Benefits
An excellent index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and
flexi-time are offered. Full details of offered benefits can be found on
STFC’s careers pages.
Applications are handled by UK SBS; to apply please visit our job board at
http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc225069_6407.aspx.
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