Instrumentation Systems Engineer – Optical

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Instrumentation Systems Engineer – Optical

Have you considered a career in the Space Industry working on exciting new missions to study the Earth and explore our universe? Airbus is looking for a physicist/engineer with experience in instrumentation to help design and build space optical instrumentation for the future.

The role would suit either someone with direct industrial experience or someone with academic/government institute background who is looking for a transition into space industry.

Experience in the design/analysis/assembly of scientific instrumentation is preferred, but those with understanding of optical instruments in general, from detectors to telescopes to laser systems are strongly encouraged to apply

You will be joining a small team that are creating instrumentation for future space science, Earth observation (EO) or Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

As an Instrumentation Systems Engineer you will be responsible for proposals, typically to ESA, UK government or other Agencies, and subsequent design / definition of mission / systems for future space missions.

You will take a leading role in these proposals and studies, and work with other spacecraft engineers and space scientists in the development of new mission concepts and architectures.

This role comes with frequent UK travel

Main Responsibilities

·  Technical management of instrumentation and/or breadboard activities
·  Produce and review  technical documentation
·  Communicate with external customers, typically industrial and university teams developing new instrumentation. Including carrying out customer studies
·  Design of optical instruments, components and systems
·  System performance modelling
·  Leading and contributing to proposals
·  Leading related R&D activities and carrying out R&D studies and developments
·  Breadboard activities for future instrumentation

Skills requirement

Governmental, academic or corporate experience in the following?

·  Physics, Engineering or similar
·  Optical instrumentation
·  Understanding of the Engineering principles behind instrumentation designs

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you

The successful candidate will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance or BPSS check (including a criminal record check) to undertake the role.

In return we can offer a competitive salary with annual profit share; an ever growing list of company benefits and strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company.

We are 5 mins walk away from Stevenage train station (step free and lift access), easily accessible by road and bus, car parking on site, cycle racks. Close to many amenities including:

·  High-street shops and supermarkets
·  Restaurants and eateries
·  Gyms, Swimming pool and Parks
·  Cinema, bowling and Recreational facilities

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.