Recruitment


Sorry, there are no vacancies at this time.

 

However, ABP is a great place to work and we’d be really interested in hearing from you if you think you could make a positive contribution here. If you send us your CV, we’ll keep it on file and contact you when a suitable vacancy occurs.



Who works at ABP?


All sorts of highly skilled and qualified individuals. Click on a section below to get a better idea of the types of people we employ.




Production


  • Electro-mechanical assemblers

  • Prototype wire persons

  • Stores assistants

  • Test technicians




Electrical/Electronic Engineering


• Electronic hardware (digital, microprocessor and analogue disciplines)


Typical skills required include:


  • Knowledge of motor control, drive, bus, RF and embedded microcontroller systems
  • Analogue signal processing
  • Machine control system electrical design
  • PLC integration and programming
  • Understanding of principles of designing for EMC compatibility and other legislative standards
  • Ability to work within a structured ISO9001 environment
  • Familiarity with UK Ministry of Defence working procedures
  • Capacity to produce structured project documentation




Mechanical Engineering


• Mechanical Engineering 3D CAD Designers

Typical required knowledge spans:


  • Solid Edge and AutoCAD
  • Overall system and detail design
  • Transmission and drive systems
  • Material selection and cost-effective design
  • Sheet metal fabrications
  • Turned and milled components
  • Casting and moulding design
  • RoHS and WEEE requirements
  • Design Documentation to BS 8888-2004
  • Ministry of Defence standards




Software


• Software Engineers

Typically requires experience in the following areas:


  • Real time embedded systems using C
  • Data communications including CAN, RS485 and Ethernet
  • Low level interfaces such as SPI and I2C
  • Development of high level MS Windows applications using C++ and C#
  • Knowledge of Winsock and networking principles
  • Working within a structured ISO 9001/TickIT environment
  • Documentation and testing using formal methods
  • PLC programming
  • Four and six axis robotic programming




Project Management


• Project Managers

Typical skills required:


  • Production and maintenance of project documentation from proposal through design specification, reporting, testing, legislation compliance etc.
  • Project program planning and control using software tools such as Microsoft Project
  • Cost management and control
  • Monitor and control project technical aspects
  • Risk identification and management
  • Customer/Supplier liaison and control