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As a Junior Opto-Electronics Engineer here at Civitanavi Systems by Honeywell, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and testing optical circuits and interface electronics for fibre optic gyros and photonic integrated circuits. Your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of our products.

You will be part of a multi-national functional team assigned to a multi-disciplinary local team with local management. You will work out of our engineering facility in Filton, Bristol UK with frequent trips to our HQ in Italy.

Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are used on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components. Our hardware and software solutions help create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies.

Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Flying and Innovations for the Future of Aviation.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and test optical circuits and interface electronics for fibre optic gyros and photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish optical requirements and perform optical analysis to ensure product performance.

  • Design testing protocols, analyse test data, and provide insights for product improvements.

  • Support the integration of optical systems with electronic components and document design processes.

  • Participate in design reviews and mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance.

    Key skills and qualifications

  • Physics degree or similar

  • Appreciation of Fibre Optic Gyroscopes

  • Ability to use optical simulation tools e.g Ansys Lumerical

  • Experience in opto-electronic interfacing and the use of mathematical modelling tools e.g. Matlab/Simulink

  • Knowledge of the use of inertial sensors in navigation and stabilisation

  • Appreciation of the types of optical fibre and difference optical architectures

  • Able to get UK security clearance is a must

    Our offer

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!

    #TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt

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