Spherea Test & Services Ltd
Bournemouth, Dorset
Job Title: Sales Engineer Location: Bournemouth Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us Spherea UK, part of the multinational Spherea Group, is a cross-industry provider of complex test systems and test consultancy. We work with leading aerospace and defence primes, airlines, operators, and MRO organisations, delivering complete test solutions across the entire product lifecycle. With a heritage of over 50 years, we have developed solutions for commercial aircraft, helicopters, armoured military vehicles, battle tanks, space platforms, nuclear control systems and even rail systems. Our mission is simple: to test the world -enabling our clients to validate, de-risk, and commercialise their technologies more rapidly and cost-effectively. Our UK business, based in Bournemouth, supports customers across the UK and Northern Europe, with further offices in France, Germany, North America, India and China. The Role This position combines sales and technical expertise . The successful candidate will play a key role in winning new business, managing customer relationships, and ensuring the highest quality technical responses to customer requirements. Responsibilities Understand the full suite of products and capabilities available from the entire group for resale into the UK marketplace. Regularly visit customers in the UK and Europe, building relationships and establishing a strong personal network within key accounts. Bridge the gap between engineering and the customer by capturing and articulating technical capabilities in a commercially compelling way. Develop solutions by comparing ideas with colleagues, suppliers, and partners to identify the optimum approach. Write compelling and accurate technical responses (Word / PowerPoint) supported by cost models (Excel) and project plans (MS Project). Produce reliable time and cost estimates by collaborating with engineering, project management, purchasing, and production teams. Candidate Profile Engineering degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical, Software, or Systems Engineering. Background in test engineering or structured engineering environments (aerospace, defence, rail, nuclear preferred). Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English skills. Positive, outgoing, and able to build rapport with diverse technical and commercial stakeholders. Proven ability to produce bids, proposals, and technical documentation. Strong business acumen with a "salesy" mindset - able to spot opportunities and frame solutions. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Europe. Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Bournemouth area. Benefits Competitive salary Annual performance bonus Generous pension scheme (4% employee / 8% employer) 27 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible/remote working options (post-qualifying period) Private healthcare plan - family cover Family Cash Plan - dental, optical & physio etc. Life Assurance & Income Protection Opportunities to travel and collaborate internationally (France, Germany & USA) Additional Information Due to the nature of our work, candidates must be have the right to live and work in the UK and able to obtain security clearance. Candidates with experience of: Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Bids and Proposals Engineer, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Business Development Manager may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Sales Engineer Location: Bournemouth Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us Spherea UK, part of the multinational Spherea Group, is a cross-industry provider of complex test systems and test consultancy. We work with leading aerospace and defence primes, airlines, operators, and MRO organisations, delivering complete test solutions across the entire product lifecycle. With a heritage of over 50 years, we have developed solutions for commercial aircraft, helicopters, armoured military vehicles, battle tanks, space platforms, nuclear control systems and even rail systems. Our mission is simple: to test the world -enabling our clients to validate, de-risk, and commercialise their technologies more rapidly and cost-effectively. Our UK business, based in Bournemouth, supports customers across the UK and Northern Europe, with further offices in France, Germany, North America, India and China. The Role This position combines sales and technical expertise . The successful candidate will play a key role in winning new business, managing customer relationships, and ensuring the highest quality technical responses to customer requirements. Responsibilities Understand the full suite of products and capabilities available from the entire group for resale into the UK marketplace. Regularly visit customers in the UK and Europe, building relationships and establishing a strong personal network within key accounts. Bridge the gap between engineering and the customer by capturing and articulating technical capabilities in a commercially compelling way. Develop solutions by comparing ideas with colleagues, suppliers, and partners to identify the optimum approach. Write compelling and accurate technical responses (Word / PowerPoint) supported by cost models (Excel) and project plans (MS Project). Produce reliable time and cost estimates by collaborating with engineering, project management, purchasing, and production teams. Candidate Profile Engineering degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical, Software, or Systems Engineering. Background in test engineering or structured engineering environments (aerospace, defence, rail, nuclear preferred). Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English skills. Positive, outgoing, and able to build rapport with diverse technical and commercial stakeholders. Proven ability to produce bids, proposals, and technical documentation. Strong business acumen with a "salesy" mindset - able to spot opportunities and frame solutions. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Europe. Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Bournemouth area. Benefits Competitive salary Annual performance bonus Generous pension scheme (4% employee / 8% employer) 27 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible/remote working options (post-qualifying period) Private healthcare plan - family cover Family Cash Plan - dental, optical & physio etc. Life Assurance & Income Protection Opportunities to travel and collaborate internationally (France, Germany & USA) Additional Information Due to the nature of our work, candidates must be have the right to live and work in the UK and able to obtain security clearance. Candidates with experience of: Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Bids and Proposals Engineer, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Business Development Manager may also be considered for this role.
Spherea Test & Services Ltd
Bournemouth, Dorset
Job Title: Systems Engineer (with Electrical and Electronics Hardware Experience) Location: Bournemouth Airport Salary: Competitive salary , plus an annual performance bonus Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About us: Spherea UK, a part of the multinational Spherea Group, is a cross-industry provider of complex test systems and test consultancy. With over 50 years of heritage, the company has developed solutions for commercial aircraft, helicopters, armored military vehicles, and space platforms. Spherea's mission is to "test the world"-enabling clients to validate, de-risk, and commercialize their technologies more rapidly and cost-effectively. About the role: This is a cross-disciplinary engineering position with a focus on system-level engineering , hardware/electrical and electronics design , and project execution . You will solve complex problems, work on bespoke systems, and own the product lifecycle from concept to delivery. Key responsibilities include: Providing technical leadership to junior engineers and technicians. Conducting hardware/electrical and electronics design, including schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout review. Integrating COTS(Commercial Off-The-Shelf) instruments. Managing projects and collaborating with customers and internal teams. Developing, documenting, and testing complex systems. About you: The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in hardware or systems engineering, with proven experience in analogue/digital electronics and electrical design. You must have a strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle (V-model, EVM, etc.) and be able to manage projects. Strong communication and documentation skills are also required. What we offer: Competitive salary and annual performance bonus. Generous pension scheme (4% employee / 8% employer). 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible/remote working options (after a qualifying period). Private healthcare plan (family cover). Family Cash Plan (dental, optical & physio, etc.). Life Assurance & Income Protection. Opportunities to travel and collaborate internationally. Candidates with experience of: Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Test Engineer may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Systems Engineer (with Electrical and Electronics Hardware Experience) Location: Bournemouth Airport Salary: Competitive salary , plus an annual performance bonus Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About us: Spherea UK, a part of the multinational Spherea Group, is a cross-industry provider of complex test systems and test consultancy. With over 50 years of heritage, the company has developed solutions for commercial aircraft, helicopters, armored military vehicles, and space platforms. Spherea's mission is to "test the world"-enabling clients to validate, de-risk, and commercialize their technologies more rapidly and cost-effectively. About the role: This is a cross-disciplinary engineering position with a focus on system-level engineering , hardware/electrical and electronics design , and project execution . You will solve complex problems, work on bespoke systems, and own the product lifecycle from concept to delivery. Key responsibilities include: Providing technical leadership to junior engineers and technicians. Conducting hardware/electrical and electronics design, including schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout review. Integrating COTS(Commercial Off-The-Shelf) instruments. Managing projects and collaborating with customers and internal teams. Developing, documenting, and testing complex systems. About you: The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in hardware or systems engineering, with proven experience in analogue/digital electronics and electrical design. You must have a strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle (V-model, EVM, etc.) and be able to manage projects. Strong communication and documentation skills are also required. What we offer: Competitive salary and annual performance bonus. Generous pension scheme (4% employee / 8% employer). 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible/remote working options (after a qualifying period). Private healthcare plan (family cover). Family Cash Plan (dental, optical & physio, etc.). Life Assurance & Income Protection. Opportunities to travel and collaborate internationally. Candidates with experience of: Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Test Engineer may also be considered for this role.
