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About the Role

We are seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer to lead the development of optical and photonic subsystems for our Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) products. This role focuses on the design, development, integration, and testing of laser-based and optical sensing systems, with an emphasis on electronics, optical architectures, and instrument performance. You will manage projects from concept to deployment, requiring hands-on expertise in optical modeling, electronics design, and hardware troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Design and develop optical and electro-optical subsystems for satellite laser ranging and space situational awareness applications.
Develop optical architectures incorporating lasers, detectors, filters, lenses, mirrors, retroreflectors, and associated opto-mechanical assemblies.
Support design and specification of supporting analogue and mixed-signal electronics for detector readout, timing, control, and data acquisition.
Perform optical performance modelling, signal-to-noise analysis, stray light analysis, and error budgeting.
Define subsystem requirements and verification approaches.
Lead laboratory integration, alignment, characterisation, and performance testing activities.
Support environmental testing and qualification activities for space hardware.
Work closely with systems, software, and mechanical engineers to deliver integrated products.
Contribute to the development of new sensing concepts and product opportunities within the SSA domain.

Requirements

Several years of experience developing electro-optical or photonic systems from concept through testing and validation.
Strong understanding of optical system design and performance analysis.
Experience working with lasers, photodetectors, imaging sensors, or precision optical instrumentation.
Experience designing and testing analogue or mixed-signal electronics associated with optical systems.
Strong laboratory skills, including optical alignment, system integration, and troubleshooting.
Ability to independently own technical work packages and drive them to completion.
Keen to work in a startup, lead your own projects, and own development of a product from concept to qualification.

Skills

Flight hardware experience
Qualifying flight hardware for space applications
Laser ranging
Lidar
Optical communications
Remote sensing
Astronomy instrumentation
Precision metrology systems
Single-photon detectors
Avalanche photodiodes (APDs)
SPADs
PMTs
Time-correlated measurement systems
Optical design and modelling tools (e.g., Zemax OpticStudio, Code V)
Timing systems
Precision measurement electronics
Low-noise signal acquisition
Environmental qualification and reliability testing
ECSS, ESA, or other space-industry engineering standards

Location

Central London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Early-stage startup experience
Lead own projects
Own development from concept to qualification

Education Level

Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Photonics, or a related discipline.

Salary/Compensations

Generous compensation

Benefits

EMI options
Pension contributions
Snacks, tea, coffee
Regular socials

About the Company

Early-stage, mission-driven startup tackling complex challenges to create precise understanding of space and earth using ground-based lasers.
Developing next-generation technologies for Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
Products combine advanced optics, photonics, electronics, and space systems engineering.
Rapidly transform new ideas into operational products.
VC backed startup in the spacetech industry.