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From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.\nCommand, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E)\nBy 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.\nJob Description\nBased 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 product.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCarry out in-depth analysis of RAF in-service operational and maintenance issues with development of associated solutions and recommendations.\nManagement of safety and airworthiness issues to ensure compliance against all applicable regulations.\nClose working with programme management to ensure engineering deliverables are made on time, to budget and are of suitable functionality and quality.\nCarry out direct liaison with international stakeholders including (BAE Systems, Airbus, UK MoD, RAF and other international air forces/ Companies) to maintain Ultra’s profile as provider and supporting of the UK Litening pods.\nIdentifying and developing new business opportunities for Ultra associated to the Litening family of Laser Designation Pods.\nCoordinate technical planning and embodiment of modifications to both airborne and ground based Laser Designation Pod equipment to minimise costs yet maintain operational capability.\nClose 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.\nPreparation and support to customer integration, demonstrations and flight trials.\nExplain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.\nGenerate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.\nManage security of information as defined in the company Security manual.\nAny other duties as and when required.\nEssential Skills and Experience:\nCandidates must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance\nExtensive experience in the military avionics domain at the aircraft systems level.\nDegree educated in an engineering or similar field or have equivalent experience and knowledge of airborne electro optic systems.\nExtensive experience or qualifications relation to aircraft systems safety.\nDemonstrable experience of dealing with and presenting to both UK and overseas suppliers, customers and end users.\nNotice\nDue 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.\nOur Benefits\nEvery employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:\nAnnual Bonus - Performance Related\n25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5\n4 x Life Assurance Cover\nFlexible working hours\nEarly Finish on a Friday\nPension Contribution\nOur Ultra Select Benefits package includes - subsidised gym & retail, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, etc.\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement\nAt 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. 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