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10 months ago
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Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

Join us, the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation. We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that provides real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. TEKEVER is setting new standards in intelligence services, data and AI technologies.

Become part of a dynamic team transforming maritime surveillance and making a significant impact on global safety.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to facilitate critical decisions.

If you’re passionate about technology and eager to shape the future, TEKEVER is the place for you!

TEKEVER Defence is responsible for the development and delivery of TEKEVER’s offering to the defence market, with a core focus to deliver innovative, battle winning capabilities to NATO defence partners. It is divided into five main departments: Capability, Delivery, Operations, Test and Evaluation, and Business Development and Strategy.

This role sits within TEKEVER Defence’s growing Defence Operations function, responsible for supporting our customers through active deployments across the world.

Job Overview:

The Business Unit works end to end in the capability cycle –from the identification of
critical gaps in defence capabilities, through to design and rapid prototyping, into
production, training, and delivery

Supported by exceptional capabilities within the TEKEVER Group, this cross
functional model is essential at enabling TEKEVER to rapidly respond to customer
requirements in an ever-changing global security environment.

As part of a major expansion across the UK, TEKEVER are seeking a number of
high skilled engineers across a range of disciplines

 Systems
 Aeronautical and Aerospace
 Mechanical
 Electrical
 Robotics
 Payload (RF/EW)

What will be your responsibilities:

  • Work on a wide range of cutting-edge engineering projects, from the integration of new payloads onto existing systems through to the development of new aircraft concepts
  • Participate in the design, development, testing and deployment of new concepts, systems and products to bring battle winning capabilities that meet the evolving needs of defence customers
  • Analyse complex technical issues and collaborate across multiple stakeholders to identify viable solutions
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specs, test plans and user manuals Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements across engineering teams 
  • Provide technical advice and guidance across the Defence Business Unit

Profile and requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies
  • An interest in the defence and/or aviation industries
  • Must be eligible to hold SC clearance and willing to undergo the vetting process.
  • Work authorisation in the UK is required.
  • Availability to Office working for a minimum of 3 days a week at our TEKEVER Defence sites in
    Bath and the South West is essential.

What we have to offer you:

  • An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
  • Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience.
  • Company pension contribution match up to 10%
  • Medical Insurance
  • Performance bonus tied to organisational and personal performance

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/

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