Manufacturing Technician Optical Test

Optical Test Engineer Love Physics So Do We.

Glasgow UK Full-Time Permanent

Empowering Tomorrows Defence with Bright Minds Today

At Thales UK were building a future thats safer smarter and more secure. Our cutting-edge technologies support critical defence operations across the globeand right now were looking for an enthusiastic Manufacturing Technician with Optical Test experience to join our expert team in Glasgow.

This is your chance to apply your passion for physics and optics to real-world challenges working at the heart of innovation in defence technologies.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Setting up and refining optical test and production facilities
• Experimenting with new ideasvalidating improvements and new designs in a hands-on environment to impact the build of our product to look at simplified design to mass produce product.
• Using your analytical brain with modelling simulations and data analysis
• Working with tools like interferometers to inspect precision optical components
• Supporting the calibration of optical subassemblies and tooling
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of bright and curious minds
• There is a clear line of progression with this position.

What Were Looking For:

• A strong foundation in physics especially optics and lasers
• Curious by natureyou ask why and pursue the answers
• Comfortable both working independently and thriving in a team
• Skilled in practical and experimental techniques
• Great communicator confident sharing ideas with technical and non-technical colleagues
• A degree in Physics or a closely related field (BSc or equivalent)

In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles or the Early Careers Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.

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