Laser Systems Engineer
CV-LibraryFilton, South GloucestershirepermanentPosted: 16 March 2026
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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:
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Influence and contribute to the design and development of high-power laser systems
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Support requirements analysis, specifications, and system-level design
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Communicate complex laser and optics concepts to technical teams and stakeholders
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Collaborate with partners, customers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results
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Participate in systems proving, design assurance, and certification activities
Essential Experience:
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PhD or industry experience in laser technology at a system level
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Strong understanding of laser physics and optics
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Proven technical communication and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work in multidisciplinary, international teams
Desirable Experience:
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High-power laser systems development
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Systems architecting tools (DOORS, DOORS NG, Rhapsody)
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Defence system development, requirements flow-down, and certification
Benefits:
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Annual Bonus
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Competitive Pension
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Paid overtime and flexi leave
*
Enhanced parental leave
*
Healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals, free parking
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