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Are you looking to join a dynamic and growing team that thrives on motivation, excellence, and strong team spirit? Do you want to apply your expertise and passion for navigation sensor technologies to help develop some of the world's most advanced missile systems?
The role we are looking for is a Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors.
The opportunity:
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.
Navigation sensors are a critical technology for missile systems and therefore the team has frequent exposure to high-profile, fast-paced projects with rewarding opportunities.
The team is very closely linked with the navigation sensors team in France with associated travel opportunities
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.What we're looking for from you:
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
An experienced defence or aerospace engineer, with a degree 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 advantageousThe ability to gain an understanding of the following:
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 characterisationWhat we can offer you:
Salary: Up to £58,000, depending on experience
Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
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
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
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