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Electro-Optical; EO Systems Engineer

Job in Sandwich, Kent County, CT13, England, UK
Listing for: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer (Permanent)
Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer

Southeast Kent

£competitive, negotiable + generous bens

Contact:
Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE.

VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer with exposure to optics, lasers, imaging or electro-optical systems. This is a strategic hire due to major new projects and ongoing growth, with large-scale investment in engineering capability.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Leading system-level design activity for optical and sensor-based products

Capturing stakeholder requirements and developing system architectures

Evaluating concepts, assessing risks and selecting technical solutions

Managing interfaces between electronics, mechanical, software and optical elements

Supporting integration, verification and validation of system features

Producing clear documentation, reports and customer-facing materials

Participating in design reviews and supporting bid/proposal activity

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education & experience

Degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline

Post-graduate experience in systems engineering

Background in optics, lasers, imaging, EO systems or related technologies

Technical skills

Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements and lifecycle processes

Ability to interpret complex technical requirements and drive coherent solutions

Familiarity with system modelling or analysis tools is beneficial

Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering environments

Personal attributes

Confident communicator able to influence and lead technical discussions

Analytical, methodical and proactive

Comfortable owning complex system-level challenges

Team-oriented with strong organisational skills

WHY JOIN?

Business experiencing sustained headcount growth and investment

Low turnover and highly supportive leadership

Opportunity to be the subject-matter lead in a growing technical area

Exposure to major new development programmes with long-term scope

Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

APPLY ONLINE NOW – INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY!

Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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