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locations
Greenford, Greater London, England, UK
Foundation Park, Maidenhead, UK
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
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Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the WorldJoin us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and
communications.
Cyber BusinessOur Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.The Electrical and Electronic engineering function in Ultra supports the hardware development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliver electronic or electrical components and subassemblies into projects and products.A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Roles will act independently with minimal guidance, and may act as project managers/formal mentors for junior staff.Key responsibilitiesSpecify, design and prove/verify digital and analogue electronic hardware in order to deliver high quality electronic hardware that meets the requirements in a timely manner and within budget.Perform design calculations and carry out simulations using industry standard tools, and prototype as required, in order to estimate performance, identify high-risk areas and ensure high quality designs that require minimal re-design.Develop and test/verify electronic hardware according to the hardware development process.Estimate time and effort required for electronic hardware activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across multiple projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture and design are selected.Work with production test to ensure designs are suitable for volume production. Support production to assist them with the rapid debugging and resolution of electronic hardware issues encountered in order to minimise production delays.Work constructively with other team members, actively contributing to design reviews, to ensure a collaborative working environment.Explains technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.Role requirementsEssential:Able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.Able to travel occasionally to other Ultra sites, suppliers and test houses.Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance.Qualifications / skills requiredEssential:Degree in an Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.Extensive experience of one or more of the following;Experience of high-speed digital designs that include processors and programmable devicesExperience of analogue circuit design and switched-mode power supply designAble to design reliable power supplies that meet requirements and analyse against all input and output conditions across temperature, and estimate performance accurately.Competent with schematic capture tools and understands how to constrain layout using
rules/classes/groups. Must have developed large, complex designs requiring multi-layer PCBs (and PCB stack-up design).Desirable:Appreciation of design and test for EMC and TEMPEST.Experience of DOORS, PADS and/or PSpice.#IC#LI-ONSITE#LI-EG1NoticeDue to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.Our BenefitsEvery employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:Annual BonusPrivate Medical Cover25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5Pension Contribution4 x Life Assurance CoverFlexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a FridayFlexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and moreMonthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearanceDiversity, Equity & Inclusion StatementAt Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at #####
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Ultra Intelligence & Communications provides critical, tactical capabilities that inform decision-making in the most challenging environments. Our team of experts possess decades of expertise in mission-critical, multi-domain communications, command and control, cyber security, real-time integrated intelligence, and networked radio solutions that are reimagining the future of the connected digital battlespace.
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