Job Description

Role Purpose:

Chess Dynamics is a leading design and manufacturing business with several sites across the UK. Our capabilities are cutting edge and service the defence industry with products that aid specific client requirements - driving innovation is at the heart of everything we do. The product range includes high-performance electro optic targeting and surveillance equipment for land and naval defence applications. We are looking for an experienced electronic engineer to lead the development of electronic hardware for a range of high-performance video and imaging processing products which are sold under the Vision4ce brand.

The hardware team consists of a group of highly motivated electrical, electronic and mechanical engineers with a wealth of experience. Projects are focussed on providing practical solutions to real world scenarios. If you have a strong electronics background, good organisational skills and the type of person who likes to see their efforts result in products with a day-to-day use then Chess Dynamics is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and oversight of all hardware development activities within the Wokingham based team. Collaborate with other engineering teams and production in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects. Ensure that the hardware team maintains an awareness of current and new technologies. Participate in the development of product roadmaps. Ensure that the team remains focussed on delivery of projects that will meet or exceed customers' expectations. Work with project managers and sales teams to provide time estimates for development activities. Delivery of projects which are on time and to budget. Ensure the development of the team competencies to meet the needs of the business. Support the professional development of staff. Use continuous improvement techniques with a focus on fact-based problem solving to improve efficiency and productivity of the hardware team.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree in Electronics Engineering or similar engineering discipline. Extensive experience in a senior electronics design role covering analogue and digital circuits as well as high performance processors. Experience of the full lifecycle of product development. Proven people management skills. Good problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Have experience in the Defence industry or similar sectors (for example, scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies). Experience of analogue and digital video. FPGA development. PCB design. EMC best practice.

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage

Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail

The ability to work independently when required

A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude

Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills

A resilient and adaptable approach

Work life balance:

37.5 hour working week

Lunchtime finishes on a Friday

Hybrid / flexible working arrangements

28 days annual leave

Christmas closure

Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits:

Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%

Income protection scheme

Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations

Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline

Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing

Regular sports and social activities

Gym membership discounts

Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).

Recruitment referral bonus scheme

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 70,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Financial planning services Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Will you know or in the future require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wokingham RG41 2RF