PhD Graduate – Systems Engineering and Technology

Job title:

PhD Graduate – Systems Engineering and Technology

Company

Frazer-Nash

Job description

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PhD Graduate – Systems Engineering and TechnologyPhD Graduate – Systems Engineering and TechnologyDescriptionAbout UsWe are a systems and engineering technology consultancy that helps organisations deliver innovative engineering to make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable. Our people join us to make an impact on the world and to learn from some of the best minds in the industry. Our people stay with us because they value our highly supportive team environment and the career opportunities provided by our sustained growth.PostDoc or Industry?Finishing a Doctorate is a big deal. For many a route into academia through a PostDoc position is a well-trodden path, but for those looking to apply their newly acquired skills in an industrial context, and gain some commercial acumen in parallel, then Frazer-Nash could be the answer for you!Valuing Your DoctorateAs a high-tech engineering consultancy Frazer-Nash values the additional skills and experience that Doctorate graduates bring to our business. For us the value you bring comes through a combination of specialist knowledge, a robust understanding of engineering fundamentals from undergraduate teaching, experience of presenting at conferences, and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders to solve problems. At Frazer-Nash, with so many of your potential colleagues and line managers having themselves completed PhDs, DPhils or EngDs, your colleagues are readily equipped to help you to make the most of your experience and skills, and tailor a career development plan for you.Flexible Approach to Starting WorkWe also recognise that finishing your doctorate is a stressful time, often bringing with it the ending of academic funding, the challenges of writing up a thesis, and thinking about what next. It is often easiest to submit your thesis then start your future career; however, often life doesn’t always pan out that way. Hence, should you wish to commence work before submission we are happy to discuss flexible methods of working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. This gives you the comfort of commencing a new career, financial stability and importantly the bandwidth to enable you to finish your write up.What you’ll be doingWorking within one of our Systems Engineering, or Technology Management teams, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams, combining knowledge of technology and innovation with clarity of thinking to support our clients protect their business operations, enable greater performance, and to drive for a more sustainable world. Your skills would be called upon to:

• Supporting technology horizon scanning across a variety of industries and sectors. Expanding knowledge of leading-edge technologies, through literature studies and research. Applying systems engineering tools and techniques to gauge the potential value of technology to our client’s needs.

• Undertaking concept studies, options assessment and investment decisions. Considering technology readiness and risk, while developing robust roadmaps against which we support our clients to work through and evolve.

• Supporting owners and operators throughout their asset’s lifecycle. Evaluating their current operations, in terms of systems, people, data etc. Building processes and tools to improve and optimise their operations and physical assets.

• Managing programmes of research and innovation, developing collaborative teams from both within Frazer-Nash and our industry partners.

As a Systems Engineering and Technology Engineer you will be responsible for:Technical:

• Delivering high quality technical work and analysis of systems, using clear systems thinking to breakdown the challenges.
• Analysing and understanding options, proposing solutions to overcome challenges, and communicating these clearly and concisely.
• Understanding uncertainty around technology, being able to evaluate technology options in the context of benefit and risk.
• Authoring and verifying technical deliverables.

Project management:

• Managing projects in accordance with our ISO-9001 accredited processes and acting as technical lead.
• Working with colleagues within and outside your disciplines to deliver multidisciplinary projects.

Consultancy:

• Helping shape our service development plans and strategies to maximise the value we provide to the global market.
• Developing new business by representing Frazer-Nash at conferences, seminars and prospective client meetings.
• Responding to enquiries and writing bids.

Our projects are very diverse and can last from a few weeks to many years of sustained support. You will typically be involved with multiple projects at any one time. You will meet and communicate with customers to understand their requirements and develop your project plan to deliver the desired outcomes and insights. Frazer-Nash empowers its staff to manage the delivery of the project themselves at an early stage in their careers. Reporting to your Group Leader, you will be accountable for your own work, but also help support others in the team.Our people are at the very heart of what we do, they are the reason our clients work with us to solve some of their greatest challenges. At Frazer-Nash, we want all of our people to feel they belong, confident in the knowledge that we value and respect the commitment they have made by entrusting their careers and expertise to us.Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a dynamic and thriving workplace culture.RequirementsWhat You’ll NeedThe successful applicant will meet the following minimum requirements:

• Specialist knowledge in the area of systems engineering through a PhD, DPhil or EngD.
• Aptitude for communicating methods and results to specialists and non-specialists through writing high quality reports and presenting technical papers at conferences.
• Have an interest in working with our clients, to understand their needs, define the challenge, and evaluate potential solutions.
• Be a strong team player but with the ability to work under minimal supervision.

It is to your advantage if you meet any or all the following additional requirements:

• Experience of working with owners and operators of engineered assets across their lifecycle.
• Experience of using structured futures assessment methods, and Systems Engineering techniques.
• Experience in writing proposals, client liaison and business development
• Be working towards Chartered Engineer status

BenefitsWe provide our people with an excellent benefits package that comprises:

• Happy To Talk Flexible Working
• Competitive salary: [£32,000 – £37,000 + £2,000 joining bonus]
• 25 days’ holiday entitlement
• Holiday sale and purchase scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan

Expected salary

£32000 – 37000 per year

Location

Leatherhead, Surrey

Job date

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:19:32 GMT

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