Graduate Systems Engineer (2-year fixed term contract) in Cambridge

The companies Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. As an Engineering Graduate you will be part of our engineering design team working on the development of new products and services in Stores Ejection, Data Processing and Safety Critical Systems for Aerospace and Defence customers around the world.

Our products and services rely upon mechanical, electronic, software, systems and safety engineering to deliver multi-functional solutions to some of our customer’s hardest problems, and our graduate programme is structured to build experience in your core area of expertise as well as giving you exposure to the wider business.

How Long is the Graduate Scheme

Our graduate programme lasts 2 years during which you will undertake a series of placements around the business, predominantly focused on engineering but also giving exposure to wider functions such as project management, operations, sales and marketing. We work with you to tailor the scheme to meet your desires alongside the needs of the business.

What Qualifications Do You Need?

A Systems graduate will hold one of the following type degrees: Integrated Systems Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, Control Engineering. If you hold a Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering degree, you should be able to show you have had equal exposure to other disciplines such as electronics.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for people who are excited about engineering, want to work on difficult problems and are open to being challenged as well as gaining the experience from overcoming those obstacles. Above all, you need to be willing to get stuck in as part of a team.

What you can expect from us.

• Challenging interesting work and a competitive bench marked salary
• Clear guidance and constructive feedback
• Development of Technical, Commercial Awareness, and Interpersonal skills

Typical Systems Engineering Competencies Gained

You will join a growing team in our modern Cheltenham or Cambridge offices, and with the support of highly qualified and experienced engineers from all disciplines be engaged in a series of programmes and activities. As a Systems Engineering Graduate, you will be working on a variety of projects supporting the capture, definition, analysis and management of requirements. You will engage with multiple engineering disciplines to pull together the wider system solution, culminating in designing novel test cases to ensure the product meets its requirements.

The Graduate Systems Engineer will get involved on projects for Critical Control systems for Civil and Military Aerospace, High / Low Power Distribution Power Control Systems, Military Land Vehicle electronics architectures and Stores Ejection systems. The Graduate Systems Engineer will gain knowledge, skills, and behaviours to perform; Requirements Capture, customer interaction, and carry out feasibility and technology studies. They will be directly involved in system design, system architecture, hardware & software design specifications, test plans and specifications. They will learn to oversee and have hands-on product and system realisation, specifically hardware build and testing, software code and test, space models and functional prototypes leading into full production. They will become responsible for proving the product or system, specifically functional testing, qualification, and any regulatory accreditation. They will gain an awareness of other disciplines (Software, Mechanical, and Electronics), and they will be a team player and be able to integrate into a team working environment.

Innovative engineers are critical to the ongoing success of the business, both in developing design solutions and responding to the ever-changing demands of Industry. As part of our ongoing search for, and development of, motivated and enthusiastic team members, we offer a structured graduate development programme which can be tailored to meet the needs of both the business and the individual whilst offering a route to Professional Registration, Chartered Engineer status and a challenging career in an exciting industry.

As part of our graduate programme, we can offer placements in multiple engineering disciplines so are open to applications from anyone who can demonstrate their aptitude and has an interest in one or more areas of engineering; Mechanical, Electronic, Software, Systems or Safety.

Other related competencies gained.

• Solve problems within a project, making evaluative judgements based on information and precedents.
• Demonstrate strong technical communication skills.
• Respond positively to change and adapt quickly to dynamic situations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to technical challenges.
• Ability to learn rapidly, employing a range of strategies to develop professional and personal competencies.

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.