Laser Systems Engineer

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 DragonFire 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