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Engineering - Electronics

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Production Engineering

Engineering

Engineering - Systems

Supply Chain

Image Processing - Hardware

Naval Systems - Engineering & Software

Programmes

Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Horsham
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Department: Engineering - Electronics
Job description
We currently require experienced engineers to take a senior position in the engineering team to help lead and proactively develop electronics within the business as it progressively expands.
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Wirer

Location: Horsham
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Department: Production
Job description
We are currently recruiting a Wirer to join our team to build and wire both prototype and production electronic equipment working from drawings, circuit diagrams, and engineer’s sketches. Ensuring work gets completed to the deadlines set by the production team. Ensuring wiring best practices, quality standards and procedures are adhered to.
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Field Service Engineer

Location: Horsham
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Department: CLS
Job description
The purpose of our Field Service Engineer (FSE) role at Chess Dynamics is to provide field support to our customers worldwide by ensuring the stable operation of our hardware & software products, which include fire control systems, Naval electro-optical surveillance systems and land/vehicle surveillance systems. This will involve installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all products and systems.
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Production Supervisor

Location: Horsham
Salary: £44,000 - £49,000
Department: Production
Job description
Joining the Operations team and reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for the co-ordination, control and oversight of all manufacturing processes for the associated Product families. The Production Supervisor will work closely with the Production Manager to ensure the correct planning, prioritisation and resourcing of work. The Production Supervisor will ensure that all products are produced to cost, on time and ensure all quality processes and requirements are adhered to.
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Electrical Production Engineer

Location: Horsham
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000
Department: Production Engineering
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Production Engineer with an electronics/test bias to join our team. In this position they will support operations, designing and producing test equipment for in process sub-assembly testing and LRU/RMA Testing and writing the test plans to carry out this testing. Also providing technical support to the Operations department to improve operations processes and resolve technical issues.
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Electronics Group Lead

Location: Horsham
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Department: Engineering
Job description
As an Electronics Team Leader at Chess Dynamics you will play a critical role in overseeing and guiding a team of talented electronics engineers. Your leadership and technical expertise will drive the successful design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge electronic systems for defence applications. You will ensure that your team adheres to the highest standards of engineering excellence and compliance and engaging in tactical and strategic growth of the team as it evolves to meet business needs
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Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Department: Engineering - Systems
Job description
As an experienced Senior Systems Engineer, the role will require leadership within the full System design and development life cycle which includes electrical and electronic systems, hardware, and embedded software. The role is also expected to drive continuous improvement of systems engineering within the broader engineering team through mentoring, training, and process improvement.
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Senior Buyer

Location: Horsham
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000
Department: Supply Chain
Job description
Joining the Purchasing team and reporting to Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement Manager, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for executing the supply chain strategy, developing and driving strong risk mitigated supply partnerships, to ensure the delivery of quality products and services on plan, at the lowest cost of ownership.
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Systems Group Lead

Location: Horsham
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Department: Engineering - Systems
Job description
As the Systems Group Leader at Chess Dynamics, you will play a critical role in overseeing and guiding a team of talented systems engineers. Your leadership, technical expertise and application of systems engineering methodology will drive the successful development, and implementation, of cutting-edge electromechanical systems. You will ensure that your team adheres to the highest standards of engineering excellence and compliance and engaging in tactical and strategic growth of the team as it evolves to meet business needs.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Wokingham
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Department: Image Processing - Hardware
Job description
The Mechanical Engineer role sits within the Hardware team supporting the development of high-performance video and imaging processing products which are sold under the Vision4ce brand. The team deal with all aspects of electronics, electrical, systems, mechanical and thermal management for a range of video-focussed, ruggedised compute platforms targeting high-performance compute applications, video capture and tracking. Our products are focussed on practical solutions to real world scenarios. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for all mechanical and thermal aspects of the Vision4ce products. If you have a strong varied mechanical background, you’re a team player, and the type of person who likes to see their efforts result in products with a day-to-day use then Chess Dynamics is the place for you.
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Software Engineer

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Department: Naval Systems - Engineering & Software
Job description
An exciting opportunity as a Software Engineer for Naval Systems in an established, expanding electro-optics specialist organisation with a global footprint. Chess Dynamics is a leading design & manufacturing business, with several sites across the UK. Our product range delivers capability to the Naval, Land and Security sectors with cutting-edge technology and services, ensuring innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
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GBAD Programmer Manager

Location: Horsham
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Department: Programmes
Job description
Reporting to the Land Programme Manager, the Programme Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of an assigned programme within Chess Dynamics, supporting a key customer in the Land sector. The programme will encompass multiple projects across various stages of their lifecycle, including design, development, and complex delivery activities across multiple countries. This is a vital position within the organisation, contributing to the ongoing growth and strengthening of our relationship with this customer.
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Hardware Team Leader

Location: Wokingham
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Department: Image Processing - Hardware
Job description
Chess Dynamics is a leading design and manufacturing business with several sites across the UK. Our capabilities are cutting edge and service the defence industry with products that aid specific client requirements - driving innovation is at the heart of everything we do. The product range includes high-performance electro optic targeting and surveillance equipment for land and naval defence applications. We are looking for an experienced electronic engineer to lead the development of electronic hardware for a range of high-performance video and imaging processing products which are sold under the Vision4ce brand. The hardware team consists of a group of highly motivated electrical, electronic and mechanical engineers with a wealth of experience. Projects are focussed on providing practical solutions to real world scenarios. If you have a strong electronics background, good organisational skills and the type of person who likes to see their efforts result in products with a day-to-day use then Chess Dynamics is the place for you.
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