TS Lead Engineer

Spirent Communications

  • Daventry, Northamptonshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job TitleTS Lead EngineerFull-time/Part-timeFull-timeJob CategoryEngineeringCountryUnited KingdomIR35 Legislation (UK Only)Not ApplicableJob LocationDaventry, UKJob OverviewThis role offers the exciting challenge of providing technical and project oversight across Spirent's customised product portfolio. The Tailored Solutions team primarily works with Spirent's leading-edge GNSS simulators across the Positioning Navigation and Timing technologies. In supporting this portfolio there is the opportunity to be fully engaged in all technical and management phases of the Spirent 'Product Realisation Process', together with significant customer engagement.About Spirent CommunicationsSpirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry's most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behaviour of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute -- with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!Join Spirent and together let's shape tomorrow!Job Responsibilities
  • Act as "solutions architect" for technical proposals providing guidance and consistency across technical proposals and project delivery where appropriate.
  • Oversee and support the Tailored Solutions (TS) team's work and technical development.
  • Coordinate engagement with the wider engineering team and subject matter experts to ensure solution feasibility and credible effort estimates.
  • Support the team of TS Engineers in their engagements with Sales teams and customers on high profile projects as required.
  • Review the detailed technical content provided in the formal Tailored Solution technical proposals.
  • Actively support driving the evolution of TS by optimizing our processes as well as our solution architecture and employed technologies.
  • Own the structure of TS technical documentation and its regular updating.
  • Through collaborative efforts, ensure supporting materials including (Part creation, bill of materials etc.) are prepared
Job Requirements
  • Extensive Knowledge of a suitable technology - ideally GNSS, Software or RF Engineering specialty. Knowledge of Spirent simulator technology and usage is a plus.
  • Time spent in an individual technical role and significant technical project lead exposure.
  • Requirements gathering and technical proposal writing knowledge, including exposure to direct customer engagement.
  • Familiar with (Ideally GNSS based) R&D methods; GNSS test; simulator development.
  • Excellent communication skills required to liaise across multi-discipline project teams and engage with Subject Matter Experts.
  • Comfortable leading and working with small teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to reach out and coordinate highly technical inputs from the wider engineering team.
  • Experience of mentoring and supporting Junior team members.
  • High level of computer literacy with good presentation skills.

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