Job Description
Work alongside experienced engineers on high-accuracy sensing systems and electro-mechanical product lines.
Participate in meaningful projects from requirements capture through testing and delivery.
Thrive in a culture committed to training, personal development, and work/life balance.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to derive, document, and model system requirements.
Assist in developing system architecture, integration planning, interface control documentation, and adherence to standards.
Support verification and validation efforts including system testing, fault diagnosis, and issue reporting.
Generate engineering artefacts such as block diagrams, interface matrices, and traceability documentation.
Resolve technical problems by liaising with electronic, mechanical, and software engineers.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across system development and production support.
Qualifications
* 2:1 (or above) honours degree or master's in Systems Engineering, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related STEM discipline.
* Strong academic understanding of system design lifecycle.
* Broad appreciation of electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines.
* Ability to work in a team to resolve technical problems, including stakeholder identification.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Desirable Experience
* Familiarity with requirements management principles and tools.
* Understanding of classical engineering development lifecycle and systems engineering.
* Experience with systems testing approaches, V-model lifecycle, or similar frameworks.
* Experience with data analysis, MATLAB/Simulink, or scripting tools.
Personal Attributes
* Curiosity, attention to detail, and a methodical mindset.
* Passion for collaborative technical work.
* Willingness to learn quickly, ask questions, and take responsibility.
* Initiative and resourcefulness in resolving challenges.
Company and Benefits
Chess Dynamics is a leading UK defence technology company specializing in electro-optical, radar, and systems solutions for surveillance and fire control. Based in Horsham, we offer a supportive environment emphasizing innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.
We provide mentoring, structured development, and real-world system-level projects to support early-career growth. Benefits include generous holidays, pension contributions, staff discounts, wellness initiatives, and more.
Work-Life Balance
* 37.5-hour workweek, with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
* Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
* 28 days annual leave, Christmas closure, holiday purchasing scheme.
* Additional benefits: pension plan with matched contributions, income protection, employee assistance, life assurance, company shares, EV salary sacrifice, wellbeing programs, social activities, gym discounts, and recruitment bonuses.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our business, staff need UK Security Clearance. Successful candidates must provide proof of identity, employment history, right to work, and UK residency for at least five years.
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