Technical Executive

Posted

11/03/2010 (08:14)

Agency/Employer

HRGO Crawley

Description

The Electronic Systems Department has a key career opportunity for a Technical Executive with expertise in radar engineering. The role of the person appointed will be to provide in-depth technical support to the existing team currently transitioning extensive R&D programmes into new products.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for the development of capability in surveillance and land system radars through the range of product development from R&D, technical demonstrator and production. Responsibilities within the role include the technical management and co-ordination of engineering teams to broaden and develop existing competencies and technical capabilities in the field of radar engineering. Specifically the role will involve the capture of technical requirements from clients and the translation of these requirements to top level specifications. The ability to provide technical leadership over the life cycle of a project including technical support of sales, proposal preparation to secure new business and technical management up to final production is a key attribute of the role.
Qualities/Competencies
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate competencies in radar system engineering, from system design and modelling, advanced radar signal processing, proving trials and product development from S-Band to W Band. Experience in the field of military radar will be an advantage. The right candidate will have demonstrable team working and problem solving skills as well as technological foresight based on experience in radar systems design and development.
Requirements
A Masters in radar system engineering or equivalent is essential; a PhD in radar system engineering or an allied discipline would be advantageous.
My Client offers the right candidate excellent opportunities for career development along with extensive flexible benefits associated with a long established employer including Private Medical Insurance and 25 days holiday.

Location

oxford, South East

Job Type

Permanent

Contract Length

N/A

Salary/Rate

�50000/annum

Start Date

ASAP

Contact Name

Chris Farbridge