Systems Engineer

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefieldfind your place in the future of defense.

Command Control Intelligence and Encryption (C2I&E)

By joining our Command Control Intelligence and Encryption (C2I&E) business you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness tactical command and control and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic multi-domain environment.

The Systems Engineer will join an established team responsible for the technical aspects surrounding the continued development modification flight test and in-service support aspects of the Litening family of Laser Designation Pods within the C2I Operational Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out in-depth analysis of RAF in-service operational and maintenance issues with development of associated solutions and recommendations.

• Management of safety and airworthiness issues to ensure compliance against all applicable regulations.

• Close working with programme management to ensure engineering deliverables are made on time to budget and are of suitable functionality and quality.

• Carry out direct liaison with international stakeholders including (BAE Systems Airbus UK MoD RAF and other international air forces/ Companies) to maintain Ultras profile as provider and supporting of the UK Litening pods.

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities for Ultra associated to the Litening family of Laser Designation Pods.

• Coordinate technical planning and embodiment of modifications to both airborne and ground based Laser Designation Pod equipment to minimise costs yet maintain operational capability.

• Close liaison with Ultras field service technicians and programme management in support of technical reporting to both suppliers and customers in line with existing and new support contractual commitments.

• Preparation and support to customer integration demonstrations and flight trials.

• Explain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.

• Generate and review technical proposals and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort costs and risks for bids and proposals leading to contract awards.

• Manage security of information as defined in the company Security manual.

• Any other duties as and when required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance

• Extensive experience in the military avionics domain at the aircraft systems level.

• Degree educated in an engineering or similar field or have equivalent experience and knowledge of airborne electro optic systems.

• Extensive experience or qualifications relation to aircraft systems safety.

• Demonstrable experience of dealing with and presenting to both UK and overseas suppliers customers and end users.

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Due 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 roles requirements.

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits including:

• Annual Bonus Performance Related
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Pension Contribution
• Our Ultra Select Benefits package includes subsidised gym & retail childcare vouchers cycle-to-work schemes etc.

At 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