Simulator Technician - Odiham, UK
About Us:
Operational Solutions Ltd is an industry leading company at the forefront of technological innovation and development, in both civilian and military environments. Due to continued expansion, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Simulation Technician to join our existing Technical Team on a full-time basis. Working on the latest Chinook MK6 simulators which includes a market-leading mixed reality trainer.
About You:
The successful applicant should be qualified to level 3 in one of the following disciplines: Electronic, Electrical or Telecommunications/Networking – although consideration will also be given to candidates qualified to a lower level – but that display suitable theoretical knowledge and practical skills. A keen interest in Software based capabilities and Simulation – especially within Aerospace is desirable. You must be an enthusiastic team player with good self-discipline and punctuality, with the ability to complete complex tasks unsupervised and to a high standard.
Some of your duties will include:
· Shift work on an alternating basis Early/Lates (06:00-14:00 & 14:00-23:00) Mon – Fri.
· Assist with the development of the Simulators including integration and testing of modifications.
· Conduct fault isolation, repair, operational checks, and maintenance actions.
· Complete reports and documentation relating to maintenance actions and support activities using software, associated forms and maintenance logbooks.
· Maintain a clean work environment and operate with high quality operating principles during maintenance activities.
· Comply with all Safety and Security policies and procedures.
· Always remain professional and courteous in a customer facing environment.
You will be required to pass the UK security vetting procedure.
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Technical Project Manager - Leading R&D Projects
About Us:
Operational Solutions Limited (OSL) is a leading SME company that provides innovative solutions within the aviation, security, and military markets.
We provide a diverse range of products and technologies including counter-drone (C-UAS) systems, UTM, synthetic environments, managed services, consultancy, R&D, and drone operations.
Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the growing engineering development team, to co-ordinate, manage, and deliver a range of projects consisting of leading-edge technologies including sensors, RF, and kinetic effectors, software, artificial intelligence, and drones.
Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will report into the CTO and be responsible for the day-to-day management of Research and Development projects in order to successfully deliver against the company's technology strategy.
This is a highly rewarding role that requires an ability to work collaboratively across a diverse team in a highly dynamic and agile environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Effective interaction with OSL senior management, engineering team, suppliers, academia, and customers to achieve desired project outcomes.
- Creation and maintenance of project management plans.
- Creation of WBS, work packages, baseline schedules, and budgets.
- Management of team and tasks to deliver to quality, cost, and schedule.
- Management of project risk.
- Provision of regular project status reports.
- Generation / review of project deliverables.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering technical projects, from low to high TRL, ideally with experience of technologies that are relevant to security, drone, and counter-drone products.
Must be comfortable working at Director level and with external customers.
Must be able to work autonomously and prioritise their own workload.
The ideal candidate will already be conversant with the Civil and Military Drone and Counter Drone product landscape although this is not essential.
Qualifications/Key skills and qualities:
- Must hold a relevant project management qualification or have extensive demonstrable experience in a similar relevant role.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form strong relationships to influence stakeholders at all levels (both internally and externally).
- Ability to distil complex challenges into defined tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable self-starter, with the ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes.
- Ability to handle pressure and work to stipulated deadlines.
- Computer literate.
Salary and Package
- On application
- Opportunity to work from home
- Flexible working arrangements
Application deadline: 29/04/2021
Lead Technical Architect - Software Development Team
About Us:
Operational Solutions Limited (OSL) is a leading SME company that provides innovative solutions within the aviation, security, and military markets.
We provide a diverse range of products and technologies including counter-drone (CUAS) systems, UTM, synthetic environments, managed services, consultancy, R&D, and drone operations.
Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Technical Architect to join the growing software development team. You will collaborate with the Director of Software Development to design, develop and architect the company’s suite of software products.
Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will report into the Software Development Director and be responsible for day-to-day tasking of the members of the development team to ensure deadlines are met against the company’s technology strategy and are in-line with business expectations.
This is a highly rewarding role that requires an ability to work collaboratively across a diverse team in a highly dynamic and agile environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Effective interaction with OSL Senior Leadership Team, engineering team, suppliers, academia, and customers to achieve desired project outcomes.
- Creation and maintenance of design documentation (HLDs/LLDs) ensuring the product is fit for purpose and suitable within the current and planned technology stacks.
- Lead on, and develop new solutions as defined by the company’s technology road map.
- Management of research and development tasks within the Software Development Team.
- Act as design authority ensuring and upholding architectural standards.
- Manage, coach, and develop the team to promote high-performance.
- Ensure quality releases to customers with minimal downtime.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and a proven track record of designing, developing, and supporting software solutions in a complex environment from low to high TRL. Must have experience of leading a software development team. Must be comfortable working at Director level and with external customers. Must be able to work autonomously and prioritise their own workload. The ideal candidate will already be conversant with the Civil and Military Drone and Counter Drone product landscape although this is not essential.
Technical Experience
Mandatory Skills:
- .NET C#
- Microsoft SQL Server T-SQ
- Microsoft Windows Server
Desirable Skills:
- Networking Infrastructure
- Real Time Operating Systems
Qualifications/Key Skills and Qualities:
- Must have in-depth experience with designing and developing complex software products
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form strong relationships to influence stakeholders at all levels (both internally and externally)
- Ability to distil complex challenges into defined tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable self-starter, with the ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes
- Ability to handle pressure and work to stipulated deadlines
- Current SC clearance or the ability to obtain
Salary and Package:
- On application
- Opportunity to work from home
- Flexible working arrangements