The current positions are available. Read down the page for more information:
- Full time UAV Designer and Developer
- Full time Electronics Engineer
- Full time UAV Technician
If you are interested in one of the roles, please contact with your CV: dom.barnard@barnardmicrosystems.com
UAV Designer and Developer
BML has a vacancy for a full-time Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Designer and Developer. This role requires a combination of initiative, imagination, a good technical background, hard work, documentation, perseverance and the ability to work well and communicate with colleagues.
This post has been created as a result of an expansion in BML UAV Research and Development activities, as well as the need to develop and manufacture innovative and cost-effective UAVs in the UK for our customers. The successful applicant will work in a small team at the BML R&D Centre for customers, including the UK Ministry of Defence, and on Private Venture funded activities.
Responsibilities
- Come up with imaginative concepts for innovative UAVs with useful civilian and military capabilities.
- Assume responsibility for the design and development of novel UAVs, initially small-scale versions, to test the validity of the concept.
- Be familiar with the use of 3D Computer Aided Design to design a prototype UAV.
- Have a good background in applied mathematics, including UAV flight control theory, to understand, and if need be, to enhance, existing UAV autopilot software for use in the control of a novel UAV.
- Create and review UAV related documentation, such as Project Progress Reports, prototype UAV specifications, UAV safety related issues, and so on…
- Interact with customers and potential customers, anywhere in the UK and occasionally abroad.
Selection Criteria - essential
- Must have a good degree in Aerospace Engineering from a reputable University.
- Must be a British National (since we perform work for the UK MOD).
- Must have a driving licence.
- Must be prepared to work full time at our R&D Centre in Newnham, near Stevenage, and also out in the field when carrying out UAV testing or demonstrations.
- Must have a strong interest in UAV design and development.
- Must be comfortable with working on projects for the UK MOD.
- Must be able to work on a wide variety of projects without supervision.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure within a small team to meet a deadline.
- Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
Selection criteria - desirable
- Experience using 3D CAD.
- Experience in the design (however rudimentary) of UAVs.
- Experience with a UAV autopilot system (ArduPilot in particular).
- Workshop experience - familiarity with the hand tools and composite materials used in the construction of a prototype UAV.
- Interest in flying a UAV.
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000
Start: As soon as possible
Electronics Engineer
BML has a vacancy for a full-time Electronics Engineer, with emphasis on digital signal processing (DSP). This role requires a combination of initiative, imagination, a good technical background, hard work, documentation, perseverance and the ability to work well and communicate with colleagues.
This post has been created as a result of an expansion in BML UAV Research and Development activities, as well as the need to develop and manufacture innovative and cost-effective UAVs in the UK for our customers. The successful applicant will work in a small team at the BML R&D Centre for customers, including the UK Ministry of Defence, and on Private Venture funded activities.
Responsibilities
- Come up with imaginative concepts for innovative digital signal processing circuits and systems, with useful civilian and military capabilities.
- Assume responsibility for the design and development of novel DSP circuits and related software, to test and demonstrate the concept.
- Be familiar with the use of 3D Computer Aided PCB layout software to perform the layout of a prototype DSP circuit.
- Have a good background in applied mathematics, especially digital signal processing.
- Have experience in programming a FPGA IC for use in digital signal processing applications, such as multiple receiver Radio Direction Finding.
- Have experience developing stand alone software to perform DSP functions.
- Create and review DSP related documentation, such as Project Progress Reports, prototype circuit specifications, and so on…
- Interact with customers and potential customers, anywhere in the UK and occasionally abroad.
Selection Criteria - essential
- Must have a good degree in Electronics Engineering from a reputable University.
- Must be a British National (since we perform work for the UK MOD).
- Must have a driving licence.
- Must be prepared to work full time at our R&D Centre in Newnham, near Stevenage, and also out in the field when carrying out DSP sensor testing or demonstrations.
- Must have a strong interest in DSP circuit and system design and development.
- Must be comfortable with working on projects for the UK MOD.
- Must be able to work on a wide variety of projects without supervision.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure within a small team to meet a deadline.
- Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
Selection criteria - desirable
- Experience using 3D CAD.
- Experience in RF and microwave analog circuit design.
- Experience in RF and microwave circuit characteristics (e.g. S parameters) and performance (Real Time Spectrum Analysis) measurements.
- Workshop experience - familiarity with the hand tools used in the construction and modification of a prototype DSP circuit.
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000
Start: As soon as possible
UAV Technician
BML has a vacancy for a full-time Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Technician. This role is to assist with both the construction and flying of our UAVs, with UAV component design opportunities. This post has been created as a result of an expansion in BML UAV Research and Development, as well as the need to develop and manufacture UAVs for our customers. The successful applicant will work in a small team at the BML R&D Centre, and will work on a wide variety of tasks for customers, including the UK Ministry of Defence.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the mechanical construction and wiring up of prototype UAVs.
- Assist with production of various UAV components.
- Pilot a UAV – complying with UK CAA CAP722a regulations.
- Contribute to the design of UAV components using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Assist with the operation of UAVs by configuring and using the Pixhawk autopilot system, operating the BML Ground Control Station, and checking a UAV’s flight-readiness.
- Create and review UAV related documentation, such as construction and user manuals.
- Interact with customers during demonstrations which take place all over the UK and occasionally abroad.
Selection Criteria - essential
- Must be a British National (since we perform work for the UK MOD).
- Must have a driving licence.
- Must be prepared to work full time at our R&D Centre in Newnham, near Stevenage, and also out in the field whilst carrying out UAV testing or demonstrations.
- Strong interest in aeronautics and a desire to learn about the design and building of UAVs.
- Knowledge of or strong desire to learn how to manually fly UAVs, as well as managing UAV automated flights - sometimes with an audience (e.g. MOD staff, or customer staff).
- Ability to work on a wide variety of projects without supervision.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure within a small team to meet a deadline.
- Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
- Ability to quickly learn new skills on-the-job.
Selection criteria - desirable
- Experience using CAD.
- Experience building and flying remote-controlled aircraft.
- Experience with an autopilot system (in particular, ArduPilot).
- Workshop experience - familiarity with precision workshop machinery and hand tools.
- Experience with a variety of composite materials.
Salary: £30,000 to £38,000
Start: As soon as possible