As a Project Engineer at our esteemed Electronics Scanning Radar and Sensor Solutions client, you will be integral to the delivery and development of radar systems and projects.
About the Role
This exciting opportunity involves:
* Designing, architecting, and installing complex system-level solutions.
* Supervising and assisting with radar development trials and customer demonstrations.
* Implementing and delivering completed solutions.
* Working hands-on with radars and supporting systems as required.
To succeed in this role, candidates should possess some systems engineering experience, with a degree or equivalent qualification in a numerate subject. Recent graduates who have completed a sandwich course, year in industry, or with other significant working experience will also be considered.
We are looking for someone capable of working independently, yet appreciates the importance of collaboration and effective communication with other engineers and end users.
You will have the following skills and abilities:
* A proven ability to design, develop, analyse, and think at a system level.
* The ability to create and maintain system diagrams and documentation.
* Experience working with formal system requirements.
* An appreciation of multiple engineering disciplines.
* An understanding of project management practices and methods.
* Hands-on experience with a variety of system hardware and software.
* Experience in a customer-facing role.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
In addition, you may have some of the following:
* Experience of radar systems.
* Experience from an aerospace systems, sensors, security, or ISTAR/C4ISR/ESM domain.
* Education in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, and the ability to understand (and perhaps design) simple electronics.
* Software Engineering/Computer Science education, and the ability to write simple software from scratch (e.g. Python scripts) or amend/tweak more complex software.
* Mechanical Engineering education, and the ability to analyse (and perhaps design) simple mechanical assemblies.
* Experience working with different computing platforms (Linux, Windows, etc).
* Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Hands-on assembly and working skills.
Location:
The role is based in a semi-rural location south of Cambridge. Occasional travel means that a driver's licence will be considered beneficial.
Requirement to travel to customer sites both in the UK (3-5 times/year) and overseas (1-2 times/year).
Salary Information
The salary for this position is estimated to be around £50,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience.