Systems Engineer in Maidenhead

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Command, Control, Intelligence (UK) (C2I UK) Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology.

From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find 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.

Job Description

Based at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead.

Hybrid working is available.

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 Mo D, RAF and other international air forces/ Companies) to maintain Ultra’s 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 Ultra’s 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.
• #LI-DC1 #LI-HYBRID #IC Notice 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 role's requirements.
• Our Benefits
• 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.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

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.

Ultra I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization and encryption technologies.

We secure, move and make sense of data across all domains—delivering real-time, mission‑ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win.

For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we deliver battle‑proven technology purpose‑built for decision advantage in contested, high‑threat environments.

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