Graduate In Service Engineer

About 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
The Ultra PCS 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.

Ultra PCS is looking to develop a Graduate Electronics Engineer to join our In-Service Engineering Team. The In-Service Engineering Team is responsible for supporting aerospace products, providing technical support of high integrity mission-critical products, including Data, Power & Energy Control, Data, Power & Energy Transfer, Stores Ejection and Cryogenic Cooling products, Generic Vehicle Architecture, and High/Low Power Distribution & Control systems. This includes electronic control systems, lighting, control and instrumentation solutions for military and civil aerospace applications. They will also provide support for equipment for land vehicles, improving their reliability and performance, whilst reducing the burden on the operators and maintainers.

The Graduate Electronics Engineer will work on Safety Critical Electronics, Data, Power & Energy Control, Data, Power & Energy Transfer, Stores Ejection and Cryogenic Cooling products, Generic Vehicle Architecture, and High / Low Power Distribution & Control systems.

Skills and Development

The Graduate Systems Engineer will gain knowledge, skills, and behaviours to perform; PCB design techniques and construction, board manufacturing methodologies, undertake debug and diagnostic testing, and understand component performance and device selection. They will gain an awareness of other disciplines (Software, Mechanical, and Systems) with a view to cooperatively managing obsolescence in a design, where necessary. They will be a team player and be able to integrate into a team working environment. They will learn best practices in circuit design to ensure the correct component selection for obsolescence, cost, safety and reliability. They will gain knowledge of product development and the product lifecycle, understand risks and opportunities, and take ownership of mitigation plans and actions. They will also develop skills to deal with customers and suppliers to achieve common goals.

You will gain a good understanding of product development practices in aerospace and safety critical sectors in accordance with ISO9001 and AS9100, a basic understanding of Hardware design and DO-254, a basic understanding of software design and DO-178, good knowledge of EMC, knowledge of schematic capture and circuit simulation, and knowledge of manufacturing and testing processes and procedures for products used in Aerospace, and Land and Ground Test Equipment.

Career Growth

Innovative engineers are critical to the ongoing success of the business, both in developing design solutions and responding to the ever-changing demands of Industry. As part of our ongoing search for, and development of, motivated and enthusiastic team members, we offer a structured graduate development programme which can be tailored to meet the needs of both the business and the individual whilst offering a route to Professional Registration, Chartered Engineer status and a challenging career in an exciting industry.

You will join a growing team in our modern Cheltenham or Cambridge offices, and with the support of highly qualified and experienced engineers from all disciplines be engaged in a series of programmes and activities.

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.