Graduate Systems Engineer

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Graduate Systems Engineer
Vacancy Reference: CLA-268
Position: Full-
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary Range: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on relevant experience
At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.
Our Values
Teamwork
Commitment
Initiative
Creativity
Agility
Integrity
Enjoyment
Why Work for Us
Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.
Our benefits include:
25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way.
Pension Scheme via Royal London
Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
Private Health Insurance via Vitality
Private Dental insurance via Bupa
Enhanced Maternity and paternity
1 Professional membership reimbursed per year.
1 paid volunteering day per year
Access to an independent financial advisor year round
Training & development opportunities
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Systems engineer to support in the design, development, verification and test of avionic systems for UAS. Reporting to our Systems Engineering Manager, you will take a role in the Systems Engineering activities, working as part of a team of cross-functional engineers.
The role will involve working in a highly technical environment, supporting the team as well as the autonomy to work alone. You will be provided with in-house and on-the-job training & development.
Responsibilities
Design and development of avionics systems for unmanned air systems, including flight control, navigation, communication, electrical, payload, aircraft management and command & control (C2) systems.
Aid in integration of systems, including other air vehicle systems such as power plant and fuel systems
Support wider aircraft systems design, such as cabling and loom/wire harness design.
Assessment of system and subsystem failures and impacts to other systems
Support and enable flight test development activities
Maintain test facilities
In addition to support to existing team, the Graduate Systems Engineer will be expected to grow their experience and progress
Perform other related duties as required
About You
Qualifications
An upper second-class (2:1) or above BSc or Master Honours degree in an Engineering or Science subject.
Essential:
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Competent in practical integration tasks either using software or hardware-based rigs
Report writing and information dissemination/presentation.
Desirable:
Design or systems engineering experience in UAS and associated systems
Experience with integration and/or use of Ardupilot based flight control systems
Experience in flying, or flight test, of UAS or RPAS
Familiarity with common engineering tools, for example DOORS, Solidworks, Python, MATLAB or equivalents
Demonstrable knowledge of systems engineering, preferably in aerospace.
Personal
Must be a British Citizen or must have an existing right to work in the UK
Ability to live near and work in Salisbury, Wiltshire UK
UK driving licence
Ability to commit to occasional national travel
Interest in aviation
Good communicator
Excellent problem-solving ability
Ability to work well in a team
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK
Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.