Joining the Engineering team and reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Principal Design Analyst will be responsible for leading the architectural design and analysis on exciting development projects with customer facing responsibilities. This role combines theoretical expertise and hands-on experience to deliver the project lifecycle from requirements analysis through to system deployment in challenging timeframes.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, expanding electro-optics specialist with a Global footprint. Chess Dynamics is a Leading Design & Manufacturing business, with several sites across the UK. Our product range delivers capability to the Naval, Land and Security sectors with cutting-edge technology and services, ensuring innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
Capture, derive and manage the system requirement sets
Propose, model (Simulink) and develop the system solutions for a high-performance electro-optic, stabilization and target tracking systems
Analyze and derive subsystem requirements (sensors, image processing, motor performance, etc)
Validate models through experimentation and subsystem prototyping
Support electrical and software engineers in the implementation and optimization of system code and hardware design
Review analysis reports and system
Work with project managers to establish achievable project schedules, work packages and estimates.
Provide and execute staged system integration plans with active risk management
Provide and execute system verification and validation plans
Skills & Experience
Essential
Leadership to produce high performance/quality products
Practical understanding and experience of PID control loops
Motor design and performance parameters and application of motion profiles
Capture, analysis and derivation of system requirements
Systems design analysis, trade-off studies and modelling of complex systems
Provision of innovative and architectural design
Development and optimization of algorithms dealing with real world inputs - experimentation with different techniques
Modelling in Simulink and implementation in C
System integration and test planning experience
Provision of detailed technical documentation and presentations to a wide variety of stakeholders
Technical leadership on complex and high-profile projects with multidiscipline teams
Personal Attributes
Able to prioritize and work efficiently to tight schedules
Able to determine a critical path through a problem space and maintain focus on the success criteria
Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
The ability to work independently when required
A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude
Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
A resilient and adaptable approach
Work life balance:
37.5 hour working week
Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
28 days annual leave
Christmas closure
Holiday purchasing scheme
Benefits:
Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
Income protection scheme
Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
Regular sports and social activities
Gym membership discounts
Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
Recruitment referral bonus scheme
Excellent learning & development opportunities
Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £65,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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