Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS) is looking for a Lead Engineer to support the development of the next generation of critical control and data processing products. The role requires leading the technical activities of a multi-disciplinary engineering team and working with the Project Manager to deliver the programme on cost, schedule and quality through its lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver engineering development.
- Balance competing demands and requirements, assessing customer requirements, and prioritizing workload as required.
- Lend a wide understanding of electronics, software, systems and mechanical disciplines.
- Plan, coordinate and present at design reviews.
- Interact with non-engineering supporting functions.
- Support customer, partner and strategic supplier meetings.
- Author key project documents, including Engineering Development Plans and Declarations of Performance.
- Regularly present project status to the Project Engineering Team Leader and Head of Engineering.
- Maintain awareness of Ultra’s products within the competitive landscape.
Expectations, Background and Understanding
- Degree educated in an engineering or science discipline.
- Experience within one of the following disciplines: project lead, systems, software or electronics engineering.
- Experience of designing and testing to military environmental standards.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and agile environment.
- Capable of managing and prioritising multiple project streams each with their own customer and development objectives.
- Experience of safety critical solution development in accordance with DO-178/DO-254 and ARP4754.
- Experience with leading a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of leading complex projects with substantial software, electronics and systems engineering elements.
- Background in Defence or Aerospace industries.
- Experience in electronic architecture development.
- Experience of relevant UK Land vehicle Defence Standards such as DEF STAN 59-411, DEF STAN 61-05, DEF STAN 00-35.
- Previous involvement in SOI audits and certification reviews.
- Experience of DOORS Requirements Management tool.
Benefits
- Flexible working within core working hours.
- 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
- Life assurance four times annual salary.
- Flexible benefits package.
- Pension Scheme – Less than 5 years’ service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years’ service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
- Sports and Social club.
- Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
Diversity & Inclusive Employer
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
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