Senior Optical Engineer
Leonardo
About this role
Senior Optical Engineer based in Edinburgh joining Leonardo’s Advanced Targeting Sector to work on flagship defence programmes such as DragonFire and GCAP. The role focuses on rigorous modelling of novel optical concepts, technology maturation, precision alignment during integration, and system-level verification to deliver sovereign electro-optical capabilities. You will collaborate with a team of experienced optical designers to advance targeting and threat-defeat technologies.
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About Leonardo
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About Leonardo
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$171k – $229k
per year