Graduate Engineer

Do you have what it takes to deliver the very best capability to our Armed Forces?

We are searching for the best of programming, electronics, control system engineering, mechatronics and mechanical engineering as we look to the future.

Pearson Engineering is a world leading provider of combat engineering equipment around the world. The foundations of our success are our highly capable and hardworking staff, willing to do what it takes to design and deliver innovative solutions for demanding applications.

As a graduate engineer, you will join a multi-disciplined team in support of short, medium and long term development in the field of automation and robotics.

• About Us

  Pearson Engineering Ltd is a world leading provider of counter-mine and combat engineering equipment.  Our product range is wide and varied, including complex attachments for armoured vehicles and remote controlled mine clearance systems.

  The Engineering function is a multi-disciplined team that provides technical support to all other functions and is responsible for product design, innovative product development and the delivery of the complete manufacturing and technical data packs associated with our contracts. The team also provides hands-on support for installation, testing and commissioning of new equipment, both internally and at our customers’ sites, all over the world.

• Job Purpose

  Reporting to one of the Principal Engineers, you will be working alongside one of our experienced Engineers contributing to the development and testing of PEL products and technologies, whilst ensuring that best practice and the Company’s defined engineering processes are followed.

• Key Responsibilities
  • Learn about our products to build your understanding to apply your own ideas.
  • Assisting in the design and testing which forms part of a properly engineered system.
  • Working within a multi-discipline engineering team to meet the project requirements.
  • Contribute to product design through application of sound engineering knowledge to produce robust including manufacturing drawings, specifications of proprietary components, and supporting calculations.
  • Presenting your own designs to others, with justification of your design decisions.
  • Participating in internal design reviews, providing technical input throughput the development of a product/solution.
  • Developing the testing requirements for both prototype and product manufacture.
  • Supporting build, commissioning, and trials of new products.
  • Analysing problems and coming up with ideas/designs to solve them.
  • Maintaining a knowledge of current technical trends to assist in the development of current and future products.
  • Communicating professionally with fellow staff, senior managers, and directors.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
• Skills / Experience
  • A minimum of a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience of relevant modern engineering design tools
  • Knowledge of MS office applications including Excel and Word.
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Acts with honesty/integrity to build trust, respect, and commitment in the workplace.
  • Ability to investigate and interpret data, issues, and situations, to make sound decisions in high-stress situations.
  • Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
  • Practical experience / background is an advantage.
  • Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining high quality.
• Personal Attributes and Other Requirements
  • As a defence contractor, we have a number of security obligations placed upon the Company, which means that all our staff must be able to successfully achieve the relevant security clearances.
  • You will be expected to support in-house training programmes, as required.
• Working Environment
  • Mainly office based with visits to external customers (both UK and overseas) from time-to-time.
  • Working conditions whilst on customer sites may include working outside of normal business hours and being required to work in inclement/uncomfortable field conditions.