Graduate Systems Engineer
Company
Location
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
5/16/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Ultra Electronics Group. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
We are Ultra Precision Control Systems
Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.
We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.
We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.
Flexible Working
Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
The Ultra PCS Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.
As a Systems Engineering Graduate, you will be working on a variety of projects supporting the capture, definition, analysis and management of requirements. You will engage with multiple engineering disciplines to pull together the wider system solution, culminating in designing novel test cases to ensure the product meets its requirements.
The Graduate Systems Engineer will get involved on projects for Critical Control systems for Civil and Military Aerospace, High / Low Power Distribution Power Control Systems, Military Land Vehicle electronics architectures and Stores Ejection systems.
The Graduate Systems Engineer will gain knowledge, skills, and behaviours to perform; Requirements Capture, customer interaction, and carry out feasibility and technology studies. They will be directly involved in system design, system architecture, hardware & software design specifications, test plans and specifications. They will learn to oversee and have hands-on product and system realisation, specifically hardware build and testing, software code and test, space models and functional prototypes leading into full production. They will become responsible for proving the product or system, specifically functional testing, qualification, and any regulatory accreditation. They will gain an awareness of other disciplines (Software, Mechanical, and Electronics), and they will be a team player and be able to integrate into a team working environment.
Innovative engineers are critical to the ongoing success of the business, both in developing design solutions and responding to the ever-changing demands of Industry. As part of our ongoing search for, and development of, motivated and enthusiastic team members, we offer a structured graduate development programme which can be tailored to meet the needs of both the business and the individual whilst offering a route to Professional Registration, Chartered Engineer status and a challenging career in an exciting industry.
As part of our graduate programme, we can offer placements in multiple engineering disciplines so are open to applications from anyone who can demonstrate their aptitude and has an interest in one or more areas of engineering; Mechanical, Electronic, Software, Systems or Safety. You will join a growing team in our modern Cheltenham or Cambridge offices, and with the support of highly qualified and experienced engineers from all disciplines be engaged in a series of programmes and activities.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.
We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.
We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.
Flexible Working
Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Job Description
The Ultra PCS Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.
As a Systems Engineering Graduate, you will be working on a variety of projects supporting the capture, definition, analysis and management of requirements. You will engage with multiple engineering disciplines to pull together the wider system solution, culminating in designing novel test cases to ensure the product meets its requirements.
The Graduate Systems Engineer will get involved on projects for Critical Control systems for Civil and Military Aerospace, High / Low Power Distribution Power Control Systems, Military Land Vehicle electronics architectures and Stores Ejection systems.
The Graduate Systems Engineer will gain knowledge, skills, and behaviours to perform; Requirements Capture, customer interaction, and carry out feasibility and technology studies. They will be directly involved in system design, system architecture, hardware & software design specifications, test plans and specifications. They will learn to oversee and have hands-on product and system realisation, specifically hardware build and testing, software code and test, space models and functional prototypes leading into full production. They will become responsible for proving the product or system, specifically functional testing, qualification, and any regulatory accreditation. They will gain an awareness of other disciplines (Software, Mechanical, and Electronics), and they will be a team player and be able to integrate into a team working environment.
Innovative engineers are critical to the ongoing success of the business, both in developing design solutions and responding to the ever-changing demands of Industry. As part of our ongoing search for, and development of, motivated and enthusiastic team members, we offer a structured graduate development programme which can be tailored to meet the needs of both the business and the individual whilst offering a route to Professional Registration, Chartered Engineer status and a challenging career in an exciting industry.
As part of our graduate programme, we can offer placements in multiple engineering disciplines so are open to applications from anyone who can demonstrate their aptitude and has an interest in one or more areas of engineering; Mechanical, Electronic, Software, Systems or Safety. You will join a growing team in our modern Cheltenham or Cambridge offices, and with the support of highly qualified and experienced engineers from all disciplines be engaged in a series of programmes and activities.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Copyright © 2025