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Systems Engineer - Bristol

Bristol
5 days ago
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Working: The role offers hybrid working (3 days per week) and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.
This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a successful team working to develop new and innovative solutions to address complex customer requirements, develop expertise in navigation sensors, take on a key role in several multi-national research programmes, as well as the chance to challenge yourself technically.
As a Systems Engineer you will carry out specification and assessment of navigation sensors including GNSS receivers, anti-jam units and inertial measurement units. You will monitor supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting edge technology for investment, support sub assembly and equipment assessment trials, and undertake research activities as part of an international team.

Skills, Qualification and Experience

Degree or equivalent qualification in electronic engineering, physics, or similar

Technical knowledge in navigation systems, avionics, or RF engineering

Project management, delivery, and commercial awareness highly desirable

Modelling skills including proficiency with tools such as MATLAB and/or Simulink would be advantageous

Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous

What you'll be able to learn:

A detailed understanding of all aspects of GNSS functionality, multi-constellation technology and system integration

Detailed knowledge of receivers, anti-jam and CRPA's

GNSS system chain performance & integration challenges

GNSS jamming and spoofing experience

Inertial sensor specification and characterisation

Company Benefits;

Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance).

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.

Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.

Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.

Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.

Company Details;

The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!

It's no wonder, they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!

"Interesting work. Good work-life balance. Employees made to feel valued." Software Engineer, 5 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.

"Promotes and believes in a good work/life balance interesting work on most programmes Encourages internal mobility. Offers good development/training opportunities" Principal Systems Engineer, 19 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.

True advocates of ED&I as an Equal Opportunity Employer! With over 10 Networking groups and communities across the business advocating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

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