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Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide hydraulics technical expertise to undertake and support the configuration, specification, sale, production and technical support of subsea hydraulic products for Saab's range of robotic underwater vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and develop configurable solutions that fulfil customer requirements for systems comprising a wide range of electro-hydraulic products manufactured by Saab Seaeye and third parties

Identify specific products to form subsea hydraulic systems and define the interfaces / fittings, hoses, QDs etc.

Define high level requirements for the product and the associated supporting equipment - working with the supply chain for new purchases, partnerships & providing specifications to engineering teams

Help to prepare Cost Time and Resource requirements and system quotations for the above

Draw configuration diagrams in VISIO to communicate system solutions to internal and customer stakeholders and create detailed parts lists

Support ROV system sales and after sales teams with hydraulics expertise

Provide technical support for internal production and external customers - advising on fault finding / troubleshooting

Contribute towards the sales process of all hydraulic products and systems

Research customer current opinions and future requirements, directly and via the sales and business development team

Develop strong, long term relationships with clients and work to provide the best possible service

Contribute to continual improvements to company products and processes

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

Degree in relevant Engineering discipline.

experience in engineering, specification and design of Hydraulic systems, with a strong understanding of hydraulic circuit design comprising: Pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, control systems, hoses, fittings and adaptors etc.

Proficient in the use of MS Office products.

Desirable:

ROV or Subsea hydraulic systems product knowledge - Subsea HPU's, valve packs, manipulators, comps etc.

ROV tooling.

Able to draw hydraulic schematics using 2D Autocad.

Proven track record in customer support.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

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