Job Description

Kirintec is an exciting and ambitious R&D led company that specialises in the design of innovative Counter-IED, Counter-UAS and Electronic Warfare technology. Since 2008 we have developed and delivered innovative products that have seen service in some of the most demanding environments in the world. We provide ECM systems and other battle proven capabilities that are in daily use globally with government and non-government organisations protecting lives from the continuously evolving security and terrorist threats.

People are one of the best assets we have. We actively seek talented individuals that have a proactive and dynamic approach and who are looking for their next career move. We enjoy a unique working environment and ensure that whether out in the field, or here in the office, everyone strives to add value that benefits our customer base.

Kirintec are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join the R&D team at their premises in Ross-On-Wye developing the next generation of electronic warfare products.

The candidate must be able to take ownership of a system design from the concept phase through to manufacture and through life support.

The role will involve interaction with and technical oversight of both a multi-disciplinary internal engineering team and external partners.

The candidate must be capable of managing their own work whilst being a member of a small dynamic team. Reporting to the Product Development Director, you will work closely with our systems, software, RF, PCB layout and mechanical engineers to both specify and develop new products and to maintain existing products.

This is a hands-on design role in a small team which will also include the mentorship of less experienced engineers who may be brought into the team at a later stage.

You will be encouraged to contribute your ideas on process and quality improvement and will use the breadth of knowledge you've developed to help identify appropriate technologies to use in new products.

Main Duties of the Position

To participate in the development of system designs, integration, verification and validation of Kirintec's projects and products.

As a member of a small dynamic team, the role involves elements of engineering management and hands-on engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Production of requirements specifications in-line with customer and product needs. Implementation of system designs to meet requirements. Overseeing internal or external resources implementing sub-system designs. Directly implementing sub-system designs to suit experience. Production and execution of test strategies, test plans and test procedures to verify and validate designs. Design/prototype evaluation, fault finding, diagnosis and resolution. Customer engagement to elicit requirements, present designs for approval and provide post-delivery customer support. Co-ordinating in-house/external production. Supplier liaison. Technical support to customers and other departments within the company.

Essential Skills

Experience of the full engineering lifecycle, formal methodologies such as V?model and agile development.

Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Engineering design experience.

Ability to test and debug systems across hardware, software and FPGA firmware domains.

Excellent verbal and written communication; experience of authoring requirements, design and test plans and specifications.

Experience in managing Configuration Items and BoMs using Aras Innovator or an equivalent PLM tool.

Experience in using agile development tools such as Atlassian Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket.

Experience using requirements managements tools such as IBM DOORS.

Good attention to detail.

Highly self-motivated.

Desirable Skills

Experience of radio systems and modules.

Functional safety experience.

Experience of RF test equipment.

Previous experience in EW/ECM or other defence/radio products.

Electronics and RF design background.

ATE software development experience such as Python.

Working knowledge of Linux.

Experience of defining and executing formal qualification testing such as EMC, environmental and safety testing in-line with standards such as Def Stan, MIL-STD, ISO.

Employment Terms

Kirintec employ a standard 5 day working week Monday to Friday. The main working location will be Kirintec offices in Ross-on-Wye. Any remote working from home will be authorised on a case-by-case basis with the Functional Area Line Manager.

Remote working will be facilitated with IT.

Hours

Nominally 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location

Kirintec Limited, Ross-on-Wye - United Kingdom

National travel (infrequent) may be required.

International travel (infrequent) may be required.

Clearance

SC clearance is essential

Duration

Permanent

Probation

3 months

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ross-on-Wye HR9 5PB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

SC clearance or be eligible to hold this (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person