Hybrid Electrical & Electronics Engineer

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About the role

  • Electrical/Electronic Engineer designing and developing systems for next generation armoured vehicles. Collaborating within a multi-discipline team to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

  • Implement designs and concepts for electronic products and systems which cost effectively fulfil contractual requirements.
  • Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different parts of the system.
  • Preparation of detailed requirements, ensuring traceability and working to the systems engineering process.
  • Validation and verification of systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports.
  • Developing products through to realisation and ensuring compliance against stringent defence standards such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
  • Provide support to task planning and estimating.
  • Liaising with subsystem suppliers.
  • Maintain an up to date understanding of technical / engineering developments and apply this knowledge appropriately to the projects in hand.
  • Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones.
  • Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
  • Undertake peer reviews to ensure completeness and quality of output.
  • Ensure engineering designs address the following: Safety, Security, Reusability, Reliability, Maintainability.

Requirements

  • Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • A related subject degree or lower qualification would be acceptable for example degree in Mechatronics or HNC/HND in Electronics if the candidate is able to demonstrate significant relevant experience
  • Computer literate with Microsoft office skills (minimum MS Word, Excel & Outlook & Internet).
  • Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of hand tools, both for mechanical and electrical operations.
  • Soldering, crimping, looming, electromechanical assembly.
  • Understands the principals and need for production control documentation and traceability.
  • Has a drive and an ability for continuous improvement through process development.
  • Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
  • Methodical with excellent attention to detail.
  • possess good organisation skills.
  • Ability to work proactivity within a team.
  • Problem solve when required, and liaise with other Engineering functions to resolve problems.
  • Knowledge of the full product development lifecycle and the systems engineering process.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Extensive industry experience in electronics design and development.
  • Experience with electronics design and simulation software.
  • Experience of diagnosing, testing and fault finding electrical and electronic systems.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment such as Defence.
  • Competence in the use of 3D software (ideally Siemens NX) for the production of 3D models and 2D drawings to BS8888.
  • Working knowledge of the basic requirements specified in Def Stan 61-005 Part 6 (Nominal 12V and 24V DC Electrical Systems in Military Platforms) Def Stan 59-411 (Electromagnetic Compatibility), Def Stan 61-005 Part 6 Nominal 12 V and 24 V DC Electrical Systems in Military Platforms and Def Stan 23-009 Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA).

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

Job title

Electrical & Electronics Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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