Job Description

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The opportunity:

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Laser Engineer. Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare an surveillance across land, sea and air.

The Radar and Advanced Targeting (RATs) line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world\'s top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems. You will join a world-class optics and laser development team which provides leading-edge solutions into the global

defence sector. The extensive product range includes targeting lasers, stabilised laser delivery systems, electrooptic countermeasures solutions and electro-optic targeting and surveillance systems.

This position has been created during an exciting period of technology development and business growth, with Leonardo at the forefront of creating laser solutions for emerging defence applications including compact airborne electro-optical systems and high-energy lasers.

What you\'ll do as a Senior Laser Engineer:

As a Senior Laser Engineer you will be part of a specialist group tasked with developing new fibre laser design and engineering capabilities to address emerging business opportunities across a wide range of military applications.

You will be involved in developing and using computational modelling techniques for the analysis of fibre lasers and fibre laser systems. This will be underpinned by conducting practical work in the development laboratories. You will
have the opportunity to influence the progress, direction and successful delivery of the fibre laser capability. The role will also support one of the largest manufacturers of traditional solid state military lasers to introduce a manufacturing and integration capability for fibre laser products.

What we need from you:

You really must have:

\xc2\xb7 Experience working in a laser product development and/or laser applied research environment.

\xc2\xb7 Previous ownership of a laser design which has been manufactured (in one off or volume production).

\xc2\xb7 Experience in the design, characterisation and manufacture of fibre lasers using appropriate commercial tools.

\xc2\xb7 An advanced understanding of laser physics and a detailed understanding and familiarity with fibre laser types as well as solid-state lasers.

\xc2\xb7 Related Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree (e.g. Physics).

It would be nice if you had:

\xc2\xb7 Experience relating to scaling fibre lasers to high power.

\xc2\xb7 An appreciation of the mechanical and electrical design aspects of laser systems.

\xc2\xb7 Experience working in a laser research and development or manufacturing environment.

\xc2\xb7 Strong analytical, modelling skills and good laboratory skills are beneficial.

\xc2\xb7 PhD with a significant fibre laser design content.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit :

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (\xc2\xa3500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people\xe2\x80\x99s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo\xe2\x80\x99s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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