AddressTHE POSITION – Project Engineer
Navtech Radar is looking for a talented and experienced Project Engineer to support the company through ongoing growth.
In this role you will be working with partner system integrators to deliver Navtech’s systems worldwide. This is a demanding and rewarding role requiring good technical and customer facing skills. This role requires both hands-on practical site based aptitude as well as IT/technical skills as our solution comprises both hardware and software.
COMPANY OVERVIEW - NAVTECH RADAR
Navtech Radar is a world-leading innovator, and multi-award-winning designer and manufacturer of commercially deployed radar solutions. Our ground-breaking technology is utilised by clients worldwide, across many industry sectors, from Perimeter Security Surveillance and Industrial Automation to Traffic Incident Detection on Smart Highways and as part of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
As part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 company, you will be joining a group of companies whose mission is to make the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.
OUR WORK HEADQUARTERS
Our offices are nestled in the picturesque village of Ardington, South Oxfordshire, within an easy commute from areas of Reading, Swindon, Newbury and Oxford.
The role will be based at our offices in Ardington, but you should expect some travel both UK and worldwide to support system testing at local sites and certification testing at third party test houses.
OUR CULTURE, AND BENEFITS
We help create the right environment for our dedicated staff by providing a flexible, fun, friendly, and family feel. We are dog friendly and enjoy family, friends and group events. We have plenty of free parking for our employees and provide you with options to join colleagues on lunchtime walks, biking and other pursuits. We care about our staff, in fact, our culture is developed by them, for them!
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Planning, Delivering And Reporting Of On-Site Activities. This Includes System Commissioning, Configuration And Testing To Meet Customer Requirements.
- Working With Navtech System Integration Partners Worldwide To Deliver Navtech Solutions
- Coordinating Problem Resolution With Engineering, Software And Customer Support
- Monitoring Systems Performance And Diagnosing Problems Through Analysis And Rectifying Where Possible
- Conduct Customer Training On The Operation Of Navtech Systems.
- Understanding Navtech Service Delivery Methodology And Acts As The Second Line Of Customer Contact
- Taking An Active Part In Assisting The Product Development Teams By Helping With Field Testing Of New Products
- Assisting The Sales Team In Performing Customer Demonstrations And Site Surveys
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- Computer Skills And Aptitude For Quickly Learning New Software Tools, Hardware Systems And Computer Networking
- Analytical Thinking With Strong Focus On Problem Solving
- You will Be Required To Work On your Own Initiative And As Part Of A Team, With Good Communication Skills And The Ability To Liaise Confidently With The Customer In A High Pressure Environment
- Good Technical And Oral Presentation Skills
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- 5+ Years Experience In a Technical role, either support, project based or R&D
- Preferably Educated To HNC Level Or Higher In A Relevant Discipline
EESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to travel and spend short periods away from home both in UK and worldwide
- Willing to work occasional nights
- Valid British Or EU Passport And Residency In UK
- Valid Driver’s Licence And A Good Driving Record.
We are always looking for the right people so, even if you don’t feel that you tick every box, if you feel that the role and the company would be a good fit for you then please get in touch with us.
This role will require the successful candidate to undertake a pre-employment background screening check (either Basic DBS or BPSS)
Salary:
Salary will be competitive based on this type of role within the Thames Valley.
Other benefits include a generous profit share bonus scheme, pension contributions and holiday loyalty scheme
