- Use system analysis tools (UML, Data Flow, FMEA, etc.) to analyse customer needs, system requirements, capability, and cost to determine project feasibility. Produce and present work package documents and quotation proposals.
- Lead the identification of technical enablers and deliver the proof of concept prototypes as required by our customers.
- Lead the integration of complex systems containing electronic, mechanical and software sub- systems.
- Lead the development of the system validation plans and ensure our solutions meet the design specifications and requirements.
- Ensure technical solutions are developed based on a clear understanding of both the product and its relationship with the user.
- Chair and coordinate technical design reviews. Act as the System Design Authority and make sure we have appropriate reviews (concept, detailed design and final design reviews) and documentation to support our development life cycle.
- Provide expert help for the Support team to help address customer problems with the use of solutions developed by Application Engineering.
- Assist the Application Engineering Manager to develop and implement the quality assurance and regulatory compliance procedures for OxTS products.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and work as a team member on projects; plan, track and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives.
- Assist the Application Engineering Manager to coach and mentor staff in AE and work collaboratively with people inside and outside the AE team to successfully achieve outcomes and results.
- Lead in the preparation of customer visits and meetings.
- Manage customer relationship for application engineering projects
- Systems Design - designing systems and competent using system analysis tools (UML, Data Flow, FMEA, etc.) to analyse customer needs, system requirements, capability, and cost to determine project feasibility.
- Able to lead the integration of complex systems and development of system validation plans.
- A good knowledge of mechanical design for products, including frames and housings, and for product testing equipment.
- An expert knowledge of design for manufacture and product approval processes.
- Experience of writing technical documentation from non-technical customer input.
- Degree qualification in suitable discipline electronics or equivalent experience.
- Experience of performing system safety assessments and product safety certifications.
- Understanding of navigation concepts such as kinematic equations and hardware components used in navigation, such as IMUs and GPS/GNSS.
- Electronics and Firmware - A good knowledge of product design from feasibility to production, including digital and analogue circuits, microprocessor circuits, PCB design and real time embedded software.
- A good knowledge of mechanical design for products, including frames and housings, and for product testing equipment.
- A good knowledge of C and C++ programming languages, WPF and XAML. Able to lead the development of Software applications and GUI covering the full software life cycle.