Systems Engineer Sensors & Navigation

Position Available: Systems Engineer (Sensors & Navigation)

Location: Gloucestshire (Hybrid) & Dynamic Working Hours

Salary: Up to £48,000 + Paid Overtime & Company Bonus & Very Good Pension Package

Experience needed: Experience of systems engineering within a complex, high-technology engineering industry e.g. defence, aerospace, automotive, robotics, electronics, medical devices etc… A basic understanding of project management is also needed for this role. Any experience with modelling tools such as MATLAB would be a bonus, but not essential.

About the role

We are a leading defence company who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and security of the UK & our allies. We are currently looking for a Systems Engineer to work in our team who primarily focus on navigation and sensor technologies. In this role you will support the team in:

• Monitoring technology advancements and areas for innovation
• Collaborating with suppliers and researchers for technology development
• Designing and conducting laboratory tests
• Supporting team trials
• Conducting research and design activities
• Investigating engineering problems
• Project management

What we need from you:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Physics, Electronics, Systems, Aerospace or similar)
• Experience in a relevant engineering industry
• Experience with good systems engineering practices
• Appreciation of system design & integration challenges
• Basic understanding of project management processes
• Modelling skills, including proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, is a bonus to have
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to plan and control your work

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!