Laser Systems Engineer

Location: Filton

Role:
Laser Systems Engineer

Salary:
Up to £53,000 + bonus & benefits

Location:

Bristol, Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)

Join a cutting-edge team developing the UK’s first deployable Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) for the Royal Navy. As a Laser Systems Engineer, you’ll work across requirements, design, performance analysis, and certification to support the Dragon Fire programme. This is a hands on role at the forefront of strategic, national defence technology.

Key Responsibilities:

* Influence and contribute to the design and development of high-power laser systems

* Support requirements analysis, specifications, and system-level design

* Communicate complex laser and optics concepts to technical teams and stakeholders

* Collaborate with partners, customers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results

* Participate in systems proving, design assurance, and certification activities

Essential

Experience:

* PhD or industry experience in laser technology at a system level

* Strong understanding of laser physics and optics

* Proven technical communication and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work in multidisciplinary, international teams

Desirable

Experience:

* High-power laser systems development

* Systems architecting tools (DOORS, DOORS NG, Rhapsody)

* Defence system development, requirements flow-down, and certification

Benefits:

* Annual Bonus

* Competitive Pension

* Paid overtime and flexi leave

* Enhanced parental leave

* Healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals, free parking