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At Chess we recognise that diversity and inclusion play a key role in building effective and forward-thinking teams. Our approach focuses on creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to contribute. We promote inclusive recruitment practices, offering reasonable adjustments to the process, provide training to raise awareness around bias, and encourage a culture where different perspectives are welcomed. Through ongoing development opportunities, we aim to ensure all individuals have the chance to grow and progress. A more inclusive workforce helps us work better together and deliver stronger outcomes
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all. If you have any queries, or if you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please e-mail recruitment@chess-dynamics.com
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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.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.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.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.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 needsSenior 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.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.Mechanical Engineer
Location: Horsham
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Department: Engineering - Mechanical
Job description
Chess Dynamics is a well-established and rapidly growing design and manufacturing business, with several sites across the UK. Our cutting-edge product range services the defence industries with products that aid specific client requirements. Our focus is on precision rotary mechanisms most often used for surveillance and fire control solutions. Driving innovation and excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
We currently require an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our skilled engineering team so we can design and build some great systems together.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.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.GBAD Programme 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.Test Engineer
Location: Horsham
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Department: Test
Job description
Joining the Test Department and reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, the Test Engineer will be responsible for testing electro-optical-mechanical components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems, and recording results accurately, flagging issues to the engineering team, and carrying out fault-finding to diagnose production or design issues.Project Scheduler
Location: Plymouth / Horsham
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Department: Programmes
Job description
Joining the Programmes team and reporting to Programme Director, the Project Scheduler will support our business, implementing and overseeing project schedules. You will be required to collaborate with Project and Programme Managers to set tasks and monitoring the execution of project timelines.Configuration Engineer
Location: Wokingham
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Department: Image Processing - Hardware
Job description
Chess Dynamics is an established leading design and manufacturing business with several sites across the UK. Our product range is cutting-edge and serves the defence industry with products that meet specific client requirements, driving innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
To support continued business growth, a new ERP system was recently implemented to replace existing business planning tools. As part of this process, there is a requirement for a Configuration Engineer to support the restructuring and migration of Engineering and Production data from existing business systems to the new ERP system (Epicor Kinetic). This role will also support the engineering team with creating ECOs and CRs.Marketing Assistant (Part-Time, 20 hours)
Location: Horsham
Salary: £17,250 - £19,500
Department: Sales and Marketing
Job description
The Marketing Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Sales and Marketing team to deliver the business strategy by providing administration support and co-ordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support the smooth running of the department.Admin and Facilities Assistant (Part Time, 20 Hours)
Location: Horsham
Salary: £18,000
Department: Facilities
Job description
Chess Dynamics is an established leading Design & Manufacturing business, with several sites across the UK. Our product range is cutting-edge and services the surveillance and defense industries with products that aid specific client requirements - driving innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
