MLAT & ADS-B Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Surveillance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid/Remote working opportunities

Job summary

NATS is seeking a Systems Engineer specialising in Multilateration (MLAT) and ADS-B surveillance systems to support UK air traffic operations at Whiteley. You will work within a specialist engineering team, delivering projects from specification through to operational support, in a safety-critical environment.

You will contribute to site deployments, system performance analysis, investigations, and change to operational systems, collaborating with senior engineers and stakeholders to maintain

Qualifications

• Professional engineering qualification to Higher National Certificate (Level 4) or equivalent is required.
• In lieu of the above qualifications, alternative criteria include lower-level engineering qualifications with demonstrable experience in safety-critical environments such as ATSEP, RAF, Navy, Rail, etc.
• Experience with safety-critical systems and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

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

MLAT

ADS-B

Radar systems

Communications systems

Education

Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Electronics/Telecommunications/Computer Science or other relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

NATS is seeking a Systems Engineer specialising in Multilateration (MLAT) and ADS-B surveillance systems to support UK air traffic operations at Whiteley. You will work within a specialist engineering team, delivering projects from specification through to operational support, in a safety-critical environment.

You will contribute to site deployments, system performance analysis, investigations, and change to operational systems, collaborating with senior engineers and stakeholders to maintain