Delkia is a specialist engineering & technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in Defence and Nuclear sectors. Our offer incorporates: systems integration, engineering design and technical consultancy.
Senior Technology Engineer- Research, Technology & Innovation Team Autonomy & Mission Systems
Location:North-West (Preston / South Lancs)
Job type:Permanent
Salary:Negotiable based on experience
Company overview
Delkia is a specialist engineering and technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in highly regulated sectors, including aerospace, clean energy and maritime sectors. Our offer incorporates: engineering design, technical consultancy and systems integration.
We believe that engineering is not just about technology, manufacturing and innovation. It’s about the people behind it. Delkia ensures that its teams are the focus of its business through passion, belief and simply a better way of working, resulting in great outcomes for our customers. We’re also proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and invest in future talent through supporting STEM initiatives, apprenticeships, placements and summer interns.
The company’s Head Office is at Westlakes Science and Technology Park in West Cumbria, with systems integration, assembly & testing facilities in Egremont, Cumbria and design offices in Preston, Lancashire. This is augmented by a network of staff working across the UK, creating a dynamic and highly skilled team. Come and join a company that values it's people and is growing fast.
Overview of the role
The Senior Technology Engineer will work as part of Research Technology and Innovation Teams to perform technology research and demonstration tasks within the Delka Research Technology & Innovation department.
Our current technology development portfolio has vehicle control systems development, and autonomous and uncrewed systems at its core. The successful candidate will lead the development of our autonomy capability and will be responsible for mission systems aspects of our uncrewed systems.
They will employ sound systems engineering practice and play a role in ensuring technology developments meet safety, environmental, security regulations and best practice. They will assist senior engineers or managers in planning and organising research tasks and in interfacing with suppliers, partners and customers, and will be responsible for delivering against assigned tasks.
We are looking for an engineer with a sound grasp of autonomy and mission systems but welcome applications from candidates who feel they can demonstrate the aptitude to grow into the role.
We are interested in hearing from candidates with skill / knowledge in one or more of: Autonomy, Systems Architecting Modelling, Systems Engineering.
Key responsibilities
- Research and demonstrate technology, as directed to support Delkia research and product development projects.
- Collate, prepare and maintain research documentation, products and services in a configured manner to support company product / service development.
- Support engineering reviews and support assurance activities.
- Assist in the promotion of Research and Technology development activities.
- Participate in regular reporting to line management, Technical Manager and the wider business.
- Offer innovative solutions to technology challenges and commit to a culture of continuous business improvement.
Essential:
- Engineering, Computing, Science or Mathematics qualification with degree, or equivalent experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to deliver technology solutions in accordance with requirements / knowledge objectives.
- Resilience to uncertainty
- Interest and evident skills in technology research and or demonstration
Desirable:
- Chartered Engineer or Member of Professional Association working towards Chartered registration with Engineering Council
- Awareness / appreciation of legal and regulatory requirements within the technology field.
- Appreciation of project management
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- Training and development
- Excellent company standards
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Health care
- Company bonus scheme
- Birthday leave
- Great team spirit
- Organised social events
- Professional membership
Our Vision:
To be the UK’s leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems.
Our Mission:
To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and missions that matter most.
Our Values:
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Integrity, trust and accountability
- Safety and security
- Client focused
- Positive social value and impact
- Continuous improvement
Our Purpose:At Delkia we are driven by our purpose to protect lives and critical assets.
Equal opportunities: Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and obtain full security clearance.
All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.
To apply:please send your CV to
Note to Agencies:Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
