Part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the National Composites Centre (NCC) is an independent, open-access technology centre focused on addressing some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. You will join this dynamic organisation as it embarks on implementing its new 5-year strategy, one that is growth and impact focused.

You'll join our Automation and Digital Systems team, working to deliver digital transformation projects and provide technical direction for the development of digital system architectures and software tools. You'll support the development of:

• Integrated data capture systems, including in-process verification solutions, to enable ‘Right First Time’, data-driven manufacture,
• Digital twins, focusing on creating virtual replicas of physical products, manufacturing systems, and processes; 
• Immersive Environments to support shopfloor manufacturing processes.

The role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, from collaborating with process experts to optimise complex manufacturing workflows, to supporting large-scale digital infrastructure deployments. You'll bridge the gap between traditional technical manufacturing expertise and practical digital solution implementation skills to create the next generation of composites manufacturing workflows.

So, what are we looking for?

• 5 years' experience in systems integration - digital to digital, digital to physical, physical to physical.
• Preferred programming languages: C#, Python, JavaScript.
• Experience of working in a team to deliver software projects, collaborative version control etc.
• Experience with robotics and/or machine building
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles
• Awareness of any of following fields would be of interest: manufacturing verification technologies (i.e. machine vision/metrology/NDT), continuous process improvement, PLC programming, robotics/automation, immersive programming with Unity, CI/CD, manufacturing environments.

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At the NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why the NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on the NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

Diverse challenges – the NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forward to hearing from you. #fulltime