Senior MEMS (Micro-electromechanical systems)Technologist

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior MEMS ( Micro-electromechanical systems) Technologist to join our team. This role can be located in Bristol or Plymouth.

Role Overview:

Candidates are expected to have extensive experience of working within a relevant R&D environment with a demonstrable record of successful technical achievement. This leading role requires the individual to take ownership and drive projects to deliver technical milestones on time and budget. The ability to comprehend and assimilate key aspects of the multiple disciplines encompassed within MEMS technology is also critical. The position provides the opportunity to contribute ideas, novel sensor concepts generate patentable IP and help steer the strategic direction of inertial technology development.

Role Responsibilities:

• Be the primary technical point of contact for the project stakeholders

• Project planning and delivery of technical work packages

• Tracking and reporting of technical status and progress against planned objectives

• Co-ordination of sub-contractors and partners on collaborative activities

• Planning and execution experimental investigations

• Analysis of performance data and interpretation of results

• Generation and configuration of relevant documents (e.g. target performance specs.)

• Participation in brainstorming, problem solving and ideas generation events

Key Competencies:

• Technical aptitude - Ability to understand and interpret highly technical information

• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to interpret data

• Initiative - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills of self and team members

• Interpersonal skills – Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of seniority within the company, excellent listening and collaboration skills

• Written Communication – Ability to write technically concise and professional documentation

• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; good negotiation skills

• Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions

Basic Requirements:

• Masters or PhD degree in Physics, Mechanical or Electrical / Electronic Engineering

• Experience of working in an R&D environment related to MEMS design, manufacture and test

• Theoretical and practical understanding of inertial sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes), their modes of operation and sources of error

• Expertise in designing high performance MEMS sensors (conceptual and structural design) using mathematical models, Multi-Physics FEA tools (ANSYS / COMSOL / Coventor)

• Understanding of MEMS transducer technologies (Electrostatic, Electromagnetic, Optical etc) and their electrical interfacing requirements

• Knowledge of MEMS materials, substrates, packaging requirements and their suitability for high performance MEMS inertial sensors

• Expertise in use of data analysis tools (MATLAB) and understanding of data gathering, analysis and calibration / compensation techniques

• Demonstrable ability to generate ideas, invention disclosures and create IP (Patents or Publications)

• Practical experience in MEMS sensor testing (MEMS level wafer test, sensor level bench tests and sensor level performance testing)

Preferred Experience:

• Understanding of MEMS fabrication processes and their limitations

• ASIC and MEMS interfacing

• Knowledge of MEMS packaging and assembly techniques and their suitability for high performance MEMS inertial sensors

• Practical ability to set up, debug and test breadboard electronics circuits for proof-of-concept and prototype development

• Understanding of control systems fundamentals and using MATLAB / Simulink for optimising closed loop sensor system performance

• Awareness of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)

About us:

Collins Aerospace is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defence products. We design, manufacture and service systems and components and provide integrated solutions for commercial, regional, business and military aircraft, helicopters and other platforms.

With facilities located in both Plymouth and Bristol, we design and manufacture products for control, navigation and guidance for surface and air applications in the global aerospace and defence markets. Our world leading products include the innovative MEMS based IMUs and the digital terrain reference navigation system, TERPROM®. Our aggressive growth plan includes development and extension of our current technologies into wider markets including civil aircraft applications.

The Technology Development team plays a critical role in the delivery of state of the art MEMS sensors used in these products. This multidisciplinary team is focused on the further development of our world class inertial MEMS technology portfolio and is driving innovation in both sensor design and processing techniques. We are seeking talented individuals to work within our highly experienced multidisciplinary team in this exciting technology area.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working

• Life insurance

• Excellent corporate pension plan

• Private Health Insurance

• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy/sell up to 5 days

• Career development

• And so much more!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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