REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in M echanical or Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics or other relevant STEM discipline
• 2-5 years applicable work experience
• Professional or hobbyist experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing and/or multirotor) – ideally custom builds

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We’re looking for a Research Engineer with a keen interest in developing and prototyping special-purpose Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to join our small but fast-paced Research Engineering team. The role involves a mixture of conceptual and detailed design across multiple engineering disciplines, as well as hands-on workshop tasks and the assembly of prototype UAS platforms. The ideal candidate is someone who takes a pragmatic approach to solving engineering challenges using an iterative development process, with the mindset of “fail fast, learn faster.”

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Assist in the ongoing development of special-purpose Unmanned Aerial Systems for the maritime domain.
• Rapid prototyping of UAS systems and subsystems, from concept to fully functioning prototypes.
• Assist with the mechanical, electrical, and system-level design of UAS platforms.
• Undertake a combination of office-based design work and hands-on practical workshop tasks to support prototype builds, including mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Assist with sensor integration and software configuration.
• Support the execution of test and validation activities both on-site (e.g. test rigs) and off-site during system/flight testing at external test locations.
• Liaise with other business units (e.g. trials team, commercial, procurement, manufacturing, etc.).
• Occasional travel abroad.
• Work with external partners on component procurement and legislative/compliance requirements.
• Assist with other tasks (outside of UAS) as required by the business.
  The post holder is required to be aware of and fulfil those roles and responsibilities applicable to them contained within SP02 Health, Safety and Environmental Roles and Responsibilities
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