Systems Engineer

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.
Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.

The Systems Engineer will join an established team responsible for the technical aspects surrounding the continued development, modification, flight test and in-service support aspects of the product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out in-depth analysis of RAF in-service operational and maintenance issues with development of associated solutions and recommendations.
• Management of safety and airworthiness issues to ensure compliance against all applicable regulations.
• Close working with programme management to ensure engineering deliverables are made on time, to budget and are of suitable functionality and quality.
• Carry out direct liaison with international stakeholders including (BAE Systems, Airbus, UK MoD, RAF and other international air forces/ Companies) to maintain Ultra's profile as provider and supporting of the UK Litening pods.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities for Ultra associated to the Litening family of Laser Designation Pods.
• Coordinate technical planning and embodiment of modifications to both airborne and ground based Laser Designation Pod equipment to minimise costs yet maintain operational capability.
• Close liaison with Ultra's field service technicians and programme management in support of technical reporting to both suppliers and customers in line with existing and new support contractual commitments.
• Preparation and support to customer integration, demonstrations and flight trials.
• Explain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.
• Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.
• Manage security of information as defined in the company Security manual.
• Any other duties as and when required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance
• Extensive experience in the military avionics domain at the aircraft systems level.
• Degree educated in an engineering or similar field or have equivalent experience and knowledge of airborne electro optic systems.
• Extensive experience or qualifications relation to aircraft systems safety.
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with and presenting to both UK and overseas suppliers, customers and end users.

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Performance Related
• 25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Pension Contribution
• Our Ultra Select Benefits package includes - subsidised gym & retail, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, etc.