Senior Applications Engineer

Senior Applications Engineer

To design and develop ground to air communications systems, providing technical leadership to a bid or programme team. To understand and communicate what the customer system does, how and why the system was designed, the implication of changes, the boundary conditions and the risks inherent in the system both internally and externally.  To take overall technical accountability for a system, when assigned as Project Engineer.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead system design efforts, including technical descriptions, compliance documentation, and the creation of diagrams, drawings, and calculations
• Define third-party equipment and configurations for proposals and contracts
• Oversee system assembly documentation and test reports, implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Manage and maintain project documentation integrity on SharePoint
• Estimate engineering costs, manage document accessibility, and maintain robust relationships with suppliers and customers, acting as the primary technical point of contact
• Provide technical support across the organisation, driving technology integration and quality improvements
• Serve as a knowledge resource for staff and clients alike
• Lead independently with minimal supervision, acting as a technical authority
• Mentor junior staff, guiding issue resolution and promoting best practices
• Continuously evaluate and adapt to enhance technical performance and project outcomes
• Demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to quality and ethics, aligning with company standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Person Specification

• Hold a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical field
• Possesses specialised knowledge in designing VHF/UHF communications, navigation, and surveillance systems
• Proven engineering design experience, including system and turnkey projects, with commercial and budget management
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator across a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive in planning, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive long-term project success
• Innovative problem-solver, offering fresh perspectives on conventional solutions
• Analytical, organised, and detail-oriented in work practices
• Proficient in IT and familiar with at least one Computer Aided Design (CAD) or drawing software

Hours of Work, Pay, and Benefits

• Up to £55,000
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee reward and recognition scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Wellbeing services
• Continued professional development, including professional memberships and registration where applicable