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