Date Posted: 2025-10-01
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Atlantic Inertial Systems Limited, 130 Aztec West, Park Avenue, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4UB
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Principal MEMS Technologist
Collins Aerospace is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defence products. We design, manufacture and service systems and components and provide integrated solutions for commercial, regional, business and military aircraft, helicopters and other platforms.
With facilities located in both Plymouth and Bristol, we design and manufacture products for control, navigation and guidance for surface and air applications in the global aerospace and defence markets. Our world leading products include the innovative MEMS based IMUs and the digital terrain reference navigation system, TERPROM. Our aggressive growth plan includes development and extension of our current technologies into wider markets including civil aircraft applications.
The Technology Development team plays a critical role in the delivery of state of the art MEMS sensors used in these products. This multidisciplinary team is focused on the further development of our world class inertial MEMS technology portfolio and is driving innovation in both sensor design and processing techniques. We are seeking enthusiastic and talented individuals to work within our highly experienced team in this exciting technology area.
Technologist
Candidates do not require prior experience of working in an R&D environment, however, experience within an academic or industrial environment will strengthen the application. Applicants should have the aptitude to successfully conduct original and innovative research, with the support and guidance from the experienced team they will be part of. The ability to comprehend and assimilate key aspects of the multiple disciplines encompassed within MEMS technology is also critical. The position provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience and expertise at the cutting edge of MEMS inertial sensor development.
What you will develop:
* Planning and execution experimental investigations
* Analysis of performance data and interpretation of results
* Assist with project planning and delivery of technical work packages
* Tracking and reporting of technical status on allocated tasks
* Generation and configuration of relevant documents (e.g. target performance specs.)
* Participation in brainstorming, problem solving and ideas generation events
What you will bring:
* Technical aptitude - Ability to understand and interpret highly technical information
* Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
* Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to interpret data
* Initiative - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills of self and team members
* Interpersonal skills - Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of seniority within the company, excellent listening and collaboration skills
* Written Communication - Ability to write technically concise documentation
* Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
Your background:
* Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics, Mechanical or Electrical / Electronic Engineering or other relevant subject
* Post-graduate degree not essential; however, nature of role will benefit from this
* Experience in use of data analysis tools (MATLAB) and understanding of data gathering and analysis
* Demonstrable ability to innovate and generate ideas
What we are looking for:
* Basic understanding of MEMS technology and fabrication processes
* Experience of working in an R&D environment AND/OR Laboratory testing environment.
* Experience in the design, operation or use of MEMS inertial sensors
* Familiarity with Multi-Physics FEA tools (ANSYS / COMSOL / Coventor)
* Practical ability to set up, debug and test breadboard electronics circuits for proof-of-concept and prototype development
* Understanding of control systems fundamentals and using MATLAB / Simulink
* Knowledge of inertial sensor principles, parameters and applications
* Understanding of transducer technologies and techniques
* Demonstrated ability to design, layout, and analyze using RF/microwave tools such as Keysight ADS, NI Microwave Office, Cadence Virtuouso, SPICE, or SystemVue
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems while integrating components or subassemblies
* Demonstrated ability to direct PCB layout or mechanical drafting tool
* Experience in generating test plans, leading verification campaigns, writing test reports, and briefing customers
* Demonstrated ability to do own PCB layout using CR-5000 or other drafting tool
* Experience in integrating RF components/assemblies with digital components including microprocessors, FPGAs, or programmable logic devices.
* Experience in using transceiver components: filters, low-noise amplifiers, OpAmp circuits, frequency synthesizers
What we can offer you:
* Exciting novel work on Next Generation Aviation Engineering.
* Being part of the global RTX business.
* Competitive salary.
* Excellent corporate pension plan with a 2:1 matched contribution up to 10%.
* Flexible/ hybrid working and a family friendly approach.
* Outstanding state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories centrally located and easily accessible.
* Life insurance.
* Private Health Insurance.
* 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy/sell up to 5 days.
* Career Development
* Employee Scholar Program
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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