Met Systems Engineer – Weather Observation & Safety-Critical

NATS; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider offering engineering roles focused on meteorological (Met) observation and information systems that support air traffic operations at UK airports. You will engage in the delivery of engineering projects and lifecycle support from specification through deployment to operational support within a safety-critical environment.

Working as part of a specialist team, you will contribute to system performance, data quality, incident investigations

Qualifications

• Professional engineering qualification to Higher National Certificate (Level 4 or SQF Level 7) as a minimum Electronics, Telecommunications or Computer Science or other relevant Engineering qualification discipline.
• In lieu of the above qualifications, alternative criteria include related apprenticeships with demonstrable engineering experience.
• Experience of supporting safety-critical systems and equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and coordinate project requirements and timelines with stakeholders.
• Produce technical specifications for minor systems and support major system specifications.
• Support production of engineering estimates for project bids.
• Advise and assist with tender evaluations and assess technical solutions.
• Contribute to project planning in line with delivery milestones.
• Act as Change Lead for minor projects, ensuring change assurance activities are completed.
• Manage day-to-day project activities including installation and commissioning.
• Perform acceptance testing and produce test reports.
• Produce and review maintenance and operating procedures.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are met according to the project plan.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Education

Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Electronics/Telecommunications/Computer Science

Job description

NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider offering engineering roles focused on meteorological (Met) observation and information systems that support air traffic operations at UK airports. You will engage in the delivery of engineering projects and lifecycle support from specification through deployment to operational support within a safety-critical environment.

Working as part of a specialist team, you will contribute to system performance, data quality, incident investigations