optical instrument engineer jobs in Edinburgh

This role involves leading a team of designers and preparing a wide range of Instrumentation and Telecommunication engineering deliverables, including block diagrams, instrument indexes, location layouts, hookups, installation drawings, cable schedules, cable routing layouts, material take-offs, bills of material, and layouts for control and rack rooms. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a...

Overview Your impact Are you an Optical Engineer who would relish the opportunity to work on one of our flagship programmes, such as DragonFire the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon, or the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to deliver the next-generation of threat-defeat technology or advancing the technology of our world-leading targeting lasers? Job Description Your impact — Are you an...

You will need to hold a qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline (minimum HNC level) and have experience working in low volume or bespoke manufacturing environments with a strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles, particularly relating to CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and optics handling.

Job Description Are you an Optical Engineer who would relish the opportunity to work on one of our flagship programmes, such as DragonFire: the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon, or the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP): to deliver the next-generation of threat-defeat technology or advancing the technology of our world-leading targeting lasers? We're currently seeking a Senior Optical...

A specialist technology organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a Firmware Engineer to enhance its firmware engineering capability. The role encompasses architecture, implementation, and verification of FPGA-based systems for optical networking products. Key responsibilities include developing HDL, supporting timing closure, and integrating high-speed interfaces, all within a collaborative...

A leading engineering company in Scotland is seeking a Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join their growing team. This hands-on role involves designing PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for continuous manufacturing technology in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and proven experience in control engineering. The position offers a...

You will set and communicate a compelling software technology vision and strategy aligned with Optos’ business objectives as well as bring extensive technical leadership and management experience from software environments—ideally medical devices, instrumentation, or regulated domains.

Who is IDEX Corporation? IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a leading global manufacturer of diversified products in industries ranging across health, science, safety, fire, and fluidics. Operating in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, focused on delivering excellence through diverse, winning teams. We’re a global provider of applied solutions serving a variety of markets. These include...

You should be working towards a master’s level degree, typically in Physics, although degrees in other physical sciences or engineering disciplines will be considered. Relevant photonics experience, such as laboratory work, previous summer placements or internships. Experience with technical writing and project planning.

You will receive an attractive standby allowance and call-out payment on top of a market aligned base salary. - Our benefits include a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, matched contribution/salary sacrifice pension, Discount Rewards Scheme, and Simply Health Cash Plan to help cover your health expenses.

You will lead the electronics development of a key sensor project for aircraft. This is a key role in developing, maturing, and delivering a mission-critical, electro-optical system that will be installed onto the aircraft platform. What will you be doing?

You will play a key role in ensuring advanced reactor systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across customer sites in the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and deploy PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for continuous processing equipment. Develop control philosophies, I/O schedules, and functional design specifications.

You will receive an attractive standby allowance and call-out payment on top of a market aligned base salary. - Our benefits include a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, matched contribution/salary sacrifice pension, Discount Rewards Scheme, and Simply Health Cash Plan to help cover your health expenses.

A leading aerospace and defense company based in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to advance key programmes such as the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon and Global Combat Air Programme. The role involves rigorous modelling, system verification, and collaboration within a talented team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in optical design, relevant qualifications,...

A leading defense and security company is looking for a Senior Optical Engineer to enhance sovereign defence technologies in Edinburgh. Focused on precision optical design, the ideal candidate will have strong classical optics knowledge and experience in product development involving optical-mechanical systems. This role allows for hybrid work and includes a comprehensive benefits package,...

You should have a degree in software engineering or a related engineering/science discipline with relevant software development experience.

You will work a 37.5 hour flexible working pattern, that allows an early finish on a Friday.

You will receive an attractive standby allowance and call-out payment on top of a market aligned base salary. - Our benefits include a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, matched contribution/salary sacrifice pension, Discount Rewards Scheme, and Simply Health Cash Plan to help cover your health expenses.

You will receive an attractive standby allowance and call-out payment on top of a market aligned base salary. - Our benefits include a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, matched contribution/salary sacrifice pension, Discount Rewards Scheme, and Simply Health Cash Plan to help cover your health expenses.

You will receive an attractive standby allowance and call-out payment on top of a market aligned base salary. - Our benefits include a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, matched contribution/salary sacrifice pension, Discount Rewards Scheme, and Simply Health Cash Plan to help cover your health expenses.

You will receive an attractive standby allowance and call-out payment on top of a market aligned base salary. - Our benefits include a profit share bonus scheme, life assurance, matched contribution/salary sacrifice pension, Discount Rewards Scheme, and Simply Health Cash Plan to help cover your health expenses.