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Relevant experience as a qualified engineer, preferably in unmanned systems or similar autonomous systems, in a Defence or aerospace environment. A good practical understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems. Familiarity with CAD and CAE design tools. Good understanding of systems integration, testing, and validation processes. Experience of Defence standards and requirements is advantageous. What we offer: 28 holidays Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%) Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice) Employee assistance programme Scheme via TELUS Private medical scheme via BUPA Discounts on eye tests, glasses and contact lenses Life Assurance Dental health plan (claim back money towards routine & restorative treatments) Cycle to work scheme Sage employee benefits including high street, health & wellbeing discounts Income protection Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK 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. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team at #####. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr ## Description lifecycle of projects, from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment, ensuring the delivery of robust and reliable systems to our Defence customers. Responsibilities Support the factory acceptance process of uncrewed systems, and fault find to sub assembly level should any issues arise. Conduct Quality Assurance activities to ensure UxVs are delivered to the persistently repeated high standard Integrate hardware, software, and networking components into a cohesive system, ensuring seamless functionality. Conduct system testing to ensure functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements. Assist in the identification of technical issues and provide input into a resolution throughout the product/system lifecycle. Maintain technical documentation, including system designs, test plans, and technical reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, software engineers, and hardware specialists, to deliver successful projects. 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