Systems Engineer - Photonics & Acoustics

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Join a leading defence organisation as a Systems Engineer in Photonics & Acoustics R&D. Collaborate on rapid prototypes and cutting-edge technologies. Work on systems integration, prototyping, and low-TRL technology development.

Key Highlights
Hands-on, mid-senior role
Rapid prototypes and cutting-edge technologies
Systems integration, prototyping, and low-TRL technology development
Technical Skills Required
Systems integration Prototyping Low-TRL technology development Optical communications Fibre optics Lasers RF/mm-wave Sensor/imaging systems
Benefits & Perks
£50,000–£65,000 salary
2.5% bonus
Hybrid work model
Relocation support available

Job Description


Systems Engineer – Photonics & Acoustics

Location: Chelmsford, Essex (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000–£65,000 + 2.5% bonus

A leading defence organisation is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their Photonics & Acoustics R&D team based in Chelmsford. This is a hands-on, mid-senior role working on rapid prototypes and cutting-edge technologies in photonics, acoustics, sensors, and multi-domain communications.

You’ll be part of a highly innovative R&D environment, collaborating across teams to take early-stage concepts through to practical demonstrators, with exposure to bids, programme work, and applied technology development.

What we’re looking for:


  • Degree or higher in Physics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or similar.
  • Experience in systems integration, prototyping, or low-TRL technology development.
  • Ideally familiar with optical communications, fibre optics, lasers, RF/mm-wave, or sensor/imaging systems.
  • Mid-senior level with some project ownership and mentoring or coaching experience.
  • Ability to transition research or academic expertise into practical industrial delivery.


Bonus: Strong systems engineers with MBSE experience (SysML, DOORS, model-based systems) are welcome, even without direct photonics or acoustics experience.

Working Model: Hybrid, based out of Chelmsford, with relocation support available.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI

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