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 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

Ultra PCS are looking for a Senior Support Engineer. A Senior Engineer will support the delivery of engineering work as part of a team, working under the guidance of senior staff and within the wider context of the business, typically they will be responsible for leading small-to-medium sized technical work packages and providing support and guidance to junior engineers.

They will apply and develop their engineering skills to achieve engineering solutions within their own discipline within time, cost, and quality constraints, in support of any reasonable request from internal departments within the whole of PCS as well as the ongoing technical support of external customers through to a successful conclusion.

An engineer at this level will be a competent practitioner of their own discipline, able to handle more complex problems and will apply their technical / professional knowledge and experience to make independent judgements and support decision making. They should also be open to new challenges involving tasks outside of their area of expertise.

A Senior Engineer at this level is expected to support the bid and proposal process by providing estimates for work packages within their own discipline, and may be coordinating with other disciplines to identify and manage dependencies to ensure their own work packages can be delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create solutions and solve complex problems within own discipline.
• Ensure adequate contribution and challenges during design reviews
• Contribute to technical/professional processes within own discipline.
• Work under minimal supervision to achieve engineering and manufacturing objectives on-time, on-quality and on-budget which will directly impact positive project outcomes.
• Provide on-the-job training to support new team members
• Influence decisions by providing advice within closely related working teams.
• Remain aware of trends and emerging technology and tools within own discipline.
• Coach and advise more junior members of the team.
• May lead significant technical work packages and allocate/coordinate work.
• Develop engineering competence under guidance of more senior engineers and plan for professional development
• Contribute to the definition of standards and specifications around which others will operate
• Write reports and present work undertaken at peer and design reviews.
• Maintain professional competencies required to perform at this level
• Demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra ASPIRE values at all times.
• Occasionally carry out duties off-site as required.
• Adhere to Ultra policies, procedures, and practices at all times.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A very good understanding of mechanical, electromechanical and pneumatics design. Has some production process experience.
• Capable of reading and laying out drawings to British and International Standards as necessary and following the company’s own Draughting Standard Manual
• Provide subcontractor support and management
• Mechanical component performance and selection experience
• Have an awareness of other disciplines (Software, Electronic, Systems and ILS) with a view to cooperatively managing a design, where necessary.
• A very good knowledge of product development and the product lifecycle to be able to check and peer review technical drawing & documents.
• Identifies risks and opportunities, takes ownership of mitigation plans and executes
• Understands the need for security, commercial export licences and ITAR requirements.
• Ability to deal with customers and suppliers to achieve a common goal
• Ability to oversee a product throughout its lifecycle considering obsolescence, design, disposal and contractual obligations and champion the process for change.
• A very good knowledge of manufacturing and testing processes and procedures
• A very good knowledge of products used in Aerospace, Land and Ground Test Equipment
• A very good knowledge of PLM and ERP systems
• A very good knowledge of 2D/3D drawing packages
• Understanding of Quality systems
• A very good knowledge of current legislation (REACH, RoHS, WEEE, CE & UKCA marking etc) and how it affects products and delivery.

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities. 

• Flexible working within core working hours 

• 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays

• 4 times annual salary in life assurance

• Flexible benefits package

• Funded health benefits

• Pension Scheme – up to 8% employer contributions

• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore, if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

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.