Join to apply for the Research Engineer role at SubSea Craft Limited
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Research Engineer with a keen interest in developing and prototyping special-purpose Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to join our small but fast-paced Research Engineering team. The role involves a mixture of conceptual and detailed design across multiple engineering disciplines, as well as hands-on workshop tasks and the assembly of prototype UAS platforms. The ideal candidate is someone who takes a pragmatic approach to solving engineering challenges using an iterative development process, with the mindset of “fail fast, learn faster.”
Responsibilities
* Assist in the ongoing development of special-purpose Unmanned Aerial Systems for the maritime domain.
* Rapid prototyping of UAS systems and subsystems, from concept to fully functioning prototypes.
* Assist with the mechanical, electrical, and system-level design of UAS platforms.
* Undertake a combination of office-based design work and hands-on practical workshop tasks to support prototype builds, including mechanical and electrical assembly.
* Assist with sensor integration and software configuration.
* Support the execution of test and validation activities both on-site (e.g. test rigs) and off-site during system/flight testing at external test locations.
* Liaise with other business units (e.g. trials team, commercial, procurement, manufacturing, etc.).
* Occasional travel abroad.
* Work with external partners on component procurement and legislative/compliance requirements.
* Assist with other tasks (outside of UAS) as required by the business.
* The post holder is required to be aware of and fulfil those roles and responsibilities applicable to them contained within SP02 Health, Safety and Environmental Roles and Responsibilities.
Required
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics or other relevant STEM discipline
* 2-5 years applicable work experience
* Professional or hobbyist experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing and/or multirotor) – ideally custom builds
Desirable
* Experience with commonly used autopilot software (e.g. Ardupilot, PX4 or INAV)
* Experience with UAS sensors and flight controllers and the integration thereof
* General coding ability (C++, C, Python)
* Familiarity with commonly used GCS software (e.g. Mission Planner/QGroundControl)
* Familiarity of real-time data transmission protocols used on remotely operated platforms
What We Expect From You
* Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
* Initiative and independent working
* Honesty and integrity
* Business and commercial awareness
* Agility, adaptability and continuous development
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr