Job Title: Laser / Optical Systems Engineer Working Pattern: Dynamic (hybrid) working minimum 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship The Opportunity Shape the Future of Defence If you are looking for a career as a Laser / Optical Systems Engineer at the cutting edge of technology, delivering a first-of-its-kind capability of major strategic and national importance, then this Company offers a great opportunity for you. Following the recent award of the Contract, my client will deliver the UK s first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) onto Royal Navy warships within the next two years. This landmark programme represents a step-change in defence capability and places the company at the forefront of laser weapon system development worldwide. As we build on this success, they are seeking flexible, motivated and technically astute engineers to help evolve the programme into a world-class, deployable LDEW air defence system. Their work combines pioneering technology, rapid experimentation and accelerated weapon system development, offering exposure across key Systems Engineering domains including requirements, design, performance analysis and certification. What We re Looking For PhD or significant industry experience in the development of laser technology at a system level In-depth understanding of laser physics and optics, with the ability to influence and contribute to the ..... full job details .....