We are seeking a talented and passionate Engineering Graduate to join our expanding Systems Engineer function. In this role you will report to one of our Systems Engineering Team Leads and will play a key part within all 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.

Health & Safety

• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

About You

Qualifications

• An upper second-class (2:1) or above BSc or Master Honours degree in an Engineering or Science subject.

Skills and Experience

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 Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel.
• A full valid UK driving licence.
• 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.

Please be aware that many roles at Callen-Lenz are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.