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Quast Ltd

Electronic Systems Engineer – Position, Navigation & Timing

Quast Ltd

. Provide engineering expertise in support of the Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Programme and Operation Scorpius .

Posted 10/17/2026contractBristol • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £420 per dayWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) technologies and Electronic Systems & Sensors (ESS), with a strong focus on delivering successful engineering outcomes within defined constraints. Capable of managing technical documentation, risk assessment, and providing specialist advice in a fast-paced delivery environment.

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Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) ExpertiseElectronic Systems & Sensors (ESS) ManagementMechatronic Engineering ExperienceProfessional Registration (EngTech, RSciTech, etc.)SC Clearance

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Hard Skills
Technical Documentation ManagementRisk Assessment and ManagementSubsystem DesignTesting and Validation ProcessesEngineering Requirements Generation
Soft Skills
Technical Advice ProvisionCollaboration with Delivery TeamsScrutiny and Evaluation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineering Technician (EngTech)Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)Marine Technician (MarTech)Registered IT Technician (RITTech)ICT Technician (ICTTech)
Industry Keywords
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)STEM QualificationRQF Level 4 or AboveRQF Level 6 QualificationFast-Paced Delivery Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide engineering expertise in support of the Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Programme and Operation Scorpius
  • Manage the generation of Electronic Systems & Sensors (ESS) requirements, defining technical deliverables and artefacts and updating subsystem documentation, including in-service support and associated costs
  • Verify and recommend the use of technical data to support management and maturity of engineering documentation
  • Act upon safety, environmental, support and financial risks, applying risk escalation and risk transfer principles
  • Manage the design of a subsystem, component or process meeting customer requirements within time, cost and performance constraints
  • Participate in and scrutinise ESS testing, verification, validation and evaluation processes
  • Support the Space Delivery Team and provide specialist PNT advice and guidance across defence

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM) qualification at RQF Level 4 or above
  • Experience providing technical advice and delivering successful electronic systems and sensors or mechatronic engineering outcomes
  • Technical experience in electronic systems and sensors or mechatronics across a variety of contexts
  • Professional registration with a relevant professional body or institution as Engineering Technician (EngTech), Registered Science Technician (RSciTech), Marine Technician (MarTech), Registered IT Technician (RITTech), or ICT Technician (ICTTech)
  • Alternatively, candidates without professional registration must hold a minimum RQF Level 6 qualification in a Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics discipline
  • Broad experience providing technical advice and delivering successful outcomes relating to Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) technologies and/or Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
  • Experience working in a fast-paced delivery environment
  • SC clearance required
  • UK nationality is desirable but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working, with attendance at Abbey Wood, Bristol, anticipated 2–3 days per week
  • Some off-site travel may be required