Careers
Are you looking for an opportunity to work on exciting unmanned systems projects? Do you want to work for a company that will provide you with every opportunity to grow and develop as your career progresses? Do you want to work in an environment where every day is an opportunity to innovate? Look no further.
Blue Bear enjoys an excellent reputation in unmanned systems R&D. Our cutting edge development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) spans systems of all types and sizes, from fixed wing micro air vehicles, to tactical rotorcraft concepts, to the US Army's Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle, a Tier 1 behemoth of the skies. Over time we have taken care to nurture and develop a truly multi-disciplinary team with a finely tuned balance of scientific and engineering expertise - we talk the talk AND walk the walk. And, bucking the economic trend, Blue Bear is growing. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity and have the appropriate skills, please respond to the relevant opening below.
Note that each position lists skills deemed desirable for the post. You are not expected to have demonstrated all the skills listed, nor are you expected to be an unmanned systems “insider” – Blue Bear prizes professionalism, initiative and the ability and willingness to learn very highly.
Please note that, for technical positions, you will be expected to take responsibility for your work extending from your desk, to the lab, to flight trial. This is one of the many perks of working in a rapid development environment: you will literally get to see your ideas take flight.
Electronic Design Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £TBD
Blue Bear is seeking a hands-on electronics engineer to develop custom airborne solutions. The successful candidate will have a degree in Electronic Engineering or similar (or significant industry experience), and a track record of quality electronics development.
Strongly desired:
- Analogue and digital electronics design
- Multi layer printed circuit board design
- Microcontroller system design
- Radio frequency system design
- Hardware integration
- Assembly and testing of prototype designs
Desirable:
- Design of battery operated embedded systems
- Embedded programming
- Board level radio frequency design
- Controlled impedance printed circuit board design
- Video integration
- EMC and environmental testing
- High reliability soldering
- Design for manufacture
- General mechanical engineering experience
Software Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £TBD
Blue Bear is seeking a software engineer. You will have a degree in Software Engineering or a related field, and a track record of quality software development. Systems engineering, system integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience would be well received.
Strongly desired:
- C++ or similar
- GUI development
- Multi-threading applications
- Real-time development
- PIC microcontrollers or similar
- Embedded software
- Unit testing
- Code-coverage
- Test harness development
- Hardware-in-the-loop testing
Desirable:
- Full lifecycle development
- Configuration management
- Documentation skills
Technician with Mechanical Skills (or Hands-On Mechanical Engineer)
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £TBD
Blue Bear is currently seeking a skilled technician or hands on mechanical engineer to help the company deliver exciting projects at the forefront of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology.
Strongly desired:
- workshop experience
- experience in using a range of measuring, hand, machine and cutting tools
- the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- an understanding of time, cost and quality trades, and an ability to present these to engineering staff as circumstances dictate
- the ability to think outside the box, coming up with novel solutions to particular problems, balanced by a willingness to work to spec when required
- a positive attitude
- willingness to work away occasionally in support of trials
Desirable:
- experience as a machinist or model maker
- experience of CAD packages
- experience/interest in full-scale or RC aircraft may be of benefit
Project Administrator
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £TBD
Blue Bear is seeking a Project Administrator to work across a range of exciting projects. Your role will be to support Project Managers with several important functions, including gathering and tracking project metrics (project health monitoring), organising and tracking project data, working with administrative staff on project logistics, arranging and taking minutes of meetings, drafting progress reports, and some customer and supplier facing.
Strongly desired:
- excellent communication skills
- good presentation skills
- excellent organisation and time management
- Project Admin experience
- MS Office skills (including Project)
Desirable:
- Project Management experience
- some background in a scientific or technical field
- experience in an R&D environment