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. Its 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

As a Systems Engineering Graduate you will be working on a variety of projects supporting the capture definition analysis and management of requirements. You will engage with multiple engineering disciplines to pull together the wider system solution culminating in designing novel test cases to ensure the product meets its requirements.

The Graduate Systems Engineer will get involved on projects for Critical Control systems for Civil and Military Aerospace High / Low Power Distribution Power Control Systems Military Land Vehicle electronics architectures and Stores Ejection systems.

The Graduate Systems Engineer will gain knowledge skills and behaviours to perform; Requirements Capture customer interaction and carry out feasibility and technology studies. They will be directly involved in system design system architecture hardware & software design specifications test plans and specifications. They will learn to oversee and have handson product and system realisation specifically hardware build and testing software code and test space models and functional prototypes leading into full production. They will become responsible for proving the product or system specifically functional testing qualification and any regulatory accreditation. They will gain an awareness of other disciplines (Software Mechanical and Electronics) and they will be a team player and be able to integrate into a team working environment.

Innovative engineers are critical to the ongoing success of the business both in developing design solutions and responding to the everchanging 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.

As part of our graduate programme we can offer placements in multiple engineering disciplines so are open to applications from anyone who can demonstrate their aptitude and has an interest in one or more areas of engineering; Mechanical Electronic Software Systems or Safety. 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.