Unmanned Systems Engineering Manager

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS (DTC) LIMITED
Fareham
9 months ago
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Domo Tactical Communications

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About us

Domo Tactical Communications operates in fast growing markets offering innovative and robust wireless security products, leading-edge IP centric network devices, and C4I application software solutions, along with high performance wireless broadcast systems for all industries.

Our passion for innovation keeps us one step ahead in the rapidly changing and increasingly challenging environments within which we perform, whether on the battlefield, in the streets of our cities, or at the world's largest sporting events.

High performance IP Video, communications, and broadcast systems enable our customers to securely monitor, control, communicate, and share information with confidence in complex environments and in the most demanding situations.

What will you be doing?

Working in close collaboration with the Business Unit Director and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, you will provide Systems-Level Engineering and Systems Integration expertise within DTCs Unmanned Systems business. In this role, you will be responsible for developing bespoke solutions tailored to customer requirements, leveraging both DTC and third-party technologies as appropriate.

Additionally, you will lead the preparation of bids and technical proposals, including cost estimation and contributions...

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