We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Lead Test Design Engineer to join the Engineering Function. Reporting directly to the Senior Engineering Manager for Test Equipment (TE) Design, the TE Design Lead Engineer shall contribute to the overall TE Design strategy for new product design and the maintenance and improvement of existing TE Designs.



In this roll you shall monitor TE Design tasks, giving team members guidance on priorities, arranging collaboration where appropriate and ensuring methods used follow the agreed strategy for TE design and deliver safe, reliable TE which complies to the TE requirements and can be used, maintained and calibrated.



This role shall also collaborate as required with Product Design project teams, the TE Sustainment team, the calibration team, manufacturing engineering and other areas of the business which contribute to or are stakeholders for TE Design.

Lead Engineer for the Test Equipment Design team. You will work with the team to co-ordinate their efforts ensuring consistency and best practice is applied at all times. Responsible for the line management of a small team (around 5 staff members) you will also engage in TE design for new product (both design verification TE and Production ATE) and design upgrades and improvements to existing TE.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the TE team (which is located on multiple sites).

Work with the Senior Engineering Manager to create and deploy a TE Design strategy, responding to the needs of the business.

Oversee the TE design and upgrade work to ensure co-ordination and optimization of task execution.

Conceive, cost and generate new TE designs.

Fault find existing TE Designs.

Analyse Test Data to characterize specific faults.

Co-ordinate with other departments to ensure TE design meets all relevant requirements including design for use in operations, design for calibration, design for maintenance, design for transport etc.

Validate the design against all requirements, documenting the validation process using standard templates and methods.

Build and test TE, interfacing harnesses and any associated peripheral equipment.

Provide engineering expertise at development/design review meetings, reducing technical risks and ensuring the overarching TE Design principals are upheld.

Remain aware of trends and emerging technology and tools within own discipline and share ideas on how this can be leveraged.

Mentor and teach others to pass on skills and experience.

Possess a broad and comprehensive understanding of own area of expertise, playing a leading role in defining the standards and processes around which others will operate.

Write reports, present work undertaken and make recommendations to influence and persuade project stakeholders.

Occasionally carry out duties off-site as required.

Adhere to Ultra policies, procedures, and practices at all times.

Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by management.

Required Skills & Experience:

Relevant qualifications to an appropriate level, typically a Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent industry experience.  Significant post-qualification experience in a range of roles within a relevant complex engineering environment.

Significant experience in the design, build and test of Test Equipment for design validation, product acceptance testing, testing at supplier and Special to Type Test Equipment at customer.

Experience of small team leadership.

Possess expert-level knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals, processes, standards, procedures, tools and systems to be applied in carrying out assigned engineering tasks.

Ensure system-level TE technical specifications (i.e. requirements, procurement, testing) are met or exceeded.

Robust knowledge of project and engineering lifecycles and comprehensive understanding of own discipline activities, and the activities of closely related disciplines, at each stage of the lifecycle.

Experience of reviewing reports and presenting work undertaken at executive and customer design reviews.

Drawing packages.

Labview or other similar software.

Assembly of large equipment

Safe and competent assembly of electrical elements into a large assembly.

Maintenance and fault finding in complex TE assemblies.

Benefits:

 

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

Flexible working within core working hours25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.4 times your annual salary in life assuranceFlexible benefits package (benefits such as, retail vouchers, gym discounts, health screening and more!)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 clubSupportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

 

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

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.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

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.