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We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.\nOur Values\nInnovation\n\nIntegrity\n\nCollaboration\n\nExcellence\n\nWhy Work for Us\nBased in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.\nOur benefits include:\n25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)\n\nBuy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way\n\nPension Scheme via Royal London\n\nCompany contributed Share Incentive Plan.\n\nGreen Car Scheme\n\nLife assurance scheme (6x basic salary)\n\nIncome protection policy (75% of basic salary)\n\nPrivate Health Insurance via Bupa\n\nPrivate Dental insurance via Bupa\n\nEnhanced Maternity and paternity\n\n1 Professional membership reimbursed per year\n\n1 paid volunteering day per year\n\nAccess to an independent financial advisor year round\n\nTraining & development opportunities\n\nAbout the role\nReporting to the Systems Engineering Manager, you will deliver avionic systems engineering outputs as part of a wider systems engineering team. Providing technical leadership over all aspects of design, development and integration engineering associated with control, navigation, communication, aircraft management and C2 systems.\nResponsibilities\nSupport the definition and delivery of key company programmes to ensure technical compliance with specification and to maintain excellent engineering practice.\n\nLead engineering involvement to projects, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.\n\nWork with the Systems Engineering Manager to create and improve internal processes and procedures.\n\nSupervise, guide and support other engineers across involved projects.\n\nSupport the implementation of airworthiness, safety and certification requirements applicable to the design and at the appropriate level for the project and/or product.\n\nCapture, derive and manage requirements to the appropriate level.\n\nDesign and development of avionics systems for unmanned air systems, including, navigation, communication, payloads, aircraft management and command & control (C2) systems.\n\nIntegration of systems, including other air vehicle systems such as power plant, fuel systems and payloads.\n\nGenerate resource and budget estimates for engineering activities, working with project management and business development teams.\n\nPerform other related duties as required.\n\nHealth & Safety\nDemonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.\n\nReport all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.\n\nWhen required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.\n\nQualifications\nA BSc or Masters Honours degree in an Engineering or Science subject.\n\nSkills and Experience\nEssential:\nProficiency in spoken and written English.\n\nDemonstrable knowledge of systems engineering, preferably in aerospace.\n\nKnowledge of applied system engineering principles.\n\nCompetent in practical integration tasks either using software or hardware-based rigs.\n\nExcellent communication and presentation skills.\n\nReport writing and information dissemination/presentation.\n\nDesirable:\nDesign or systems engineering experience in UAS and associated systems.\n\nSystems engineering experience through the whole lifecycle in an aerospace or related environment.\n\nFamiliarity with common engineering tools, for example DOORS, Solidworks, MATLAB or equivalents.\n\nKnowledge of related aerospace and equipment qualification standards, including Mil-Stds, RTCA or equivalent.\n\nKnowledge of safety critical systems.\n\nPersonal Attributes\nHas a strong interest in aviation.\n\nExcellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.\n\nEnthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work well in a team.\n\nMust be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.\n\nAbility to commit to occasional national and international travel.\n\nA full valid UK driving license.\n\nAbility to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK.\n\nCallen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.\nPlease be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. 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