SYSTEMS ENGINEER (AVIONICS) - DORSET
| Employment Type | Contract |
|---|---|
| Location | Dorset , Dorset |
| Industry Sector | Aerospace |
| Start Date | 11/02/2008 |
| Salary/Rate | £35 per hour |
| Reference | 0802-17 |
| Date Advertised | 30-09-2008 - 00:01 |
This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.
Description
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Position: Systems Engineer
Location: Dorset
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £35-£40ph (depending on experience)
Avionic Systems Engineers required. The clients equipment incorporates mechanical, electrical and electronic devices so our ideal candidate will have well rounded experience of electro-mechanical devices and control systems, ideally as part of highly integrated aircraft systems.
Examples of ideal backgrounds are fuel, oxygen, hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
Depending on experience responsibilities will be allocated on a task or work package basis. A typical list of activities includes the following:
* Preparation of technical estimates for non-recurring costs and manpower requirements
* Bid support and preparation of Technical Proposals
* Requirements capture, validation and definition of verification strategy
* Definition of system architecture
* Allocation of requirements to sub-systems and components
* Preparation of Specifications and other project documentation
* Risk management
* Technical management of external suppliers
* Liaison with customers, internal and external
* Liaison with specialists such as design, performance and ILS engineers
* Liaison with other internal departments such as Product Support and Operations
For the mechanically biased roles a good understanding of solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical technology, control engineering and airworthiness standards will be required. A candidate with an electronics background should have experience of the development of airborne digital control systems, probably in a project leadership position. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project is needed. Experience of a Requirements Management tool such as DOORS or CRADLE is highly desirable, as is Six Sigma training.
Please send your CV to Sarah Byrne at sbyrne@kdconsultants.com
For any suitable candidate, we will contact you shortly to provide more information.
Alternatively, please call Sarah on 0845 200 4972.
