System Integration And Test Engineer

Templecombe, England, United Kingdom

Purpose of the Role:

A major project within the Thales working within the Maritime Automative & Remote Systems Team (MMCM) require a keen and motivated Engineer skilled in IVVQ (ITEAP).

The MMCM Project is a complex system-of-systems incorporating Platform, SONAR/Sensors, Command and Control (C2), payload deployment, autonomy and communications. An experienced IVVQ engineer is needed to deliver the subsystem IVVQ strategies and associated acceptance & test plans to ensure successful overall system-level IVVQ.

You will operate across the subsystem teams and work closely with the engineering leads, including industrial partners external to Thales. On occasions there will also be a requirement to work with the Project team based in France (Brest), as well as supporting activities at offsite locations in the UK.

For this role you MUST have a minimum of Baseline Clearance (BC).

The role may involve some travel to our sister-sites in the UK and France and suppliers facilities.

Principal Relationships:

Internal

System Engineering Manager

System IVVQ Manager

Subsystem Engineering team (UK/Fr)Systems Engineers

Software Engineers

Hardware Engineers

IVVQ Engineers

QA

External

Industrial Partners

Customer Community

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

You will be responsible to the USV IVVQ Lead for delivering the subsystem’s IVVQ strategy, plan and schedule through close-working with the Systems, Software and Hardware engineering teams.

You will be responsible for the production of all subsystem test documentation and conduct of associated test activities covering both the Hardware and Software entities within each subsystem.

You will be responsible for the collation and presentation of verification evidence, captured during test activities or other means, to enable design sell off and/or Customer Acceptance of the entities to be delivered.

You will be expected to liaise and support the Systems, Software and Hardware teams in the conduct and resolution of investigations into outstanding issues prior to delivery.

You will be expected to liaise with the USV Systems Engineering Manager and the IVVQ Manager for the overarching system.

Key performance Indicators against Responsibilities and Tasks

Time – Ensure tasks are completed efficiently within agreed timescales as determined by the IVVQ Manager. Timesheets are to be submitted weekly and hours booked for the week are reported to the line manger to assist in the monitoring of the teams finances in accordance with the Work Package Agreement (WPA) obligations.

Cost – Ensure tasks are completed to agreed budgets as laid down within the teams WPA.

Quality – All activities are documented before a task is completed and where appropriate Problem Reports are raised and significant issues reported to the Line manager.

Safety - Ensure you have read and understand the specific Risk Assessments available within each working environment (Rig)

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable experience in the production of detailed Integration, Test and Acceptance strategies & plans for complex systems (system of systems)

Knowledge of System engineering lifecycles

Solid understanding / knowledge of the IVVQ process

A logical, methodical and thorough manner, having an eye for detail and a wiliness to investigate and document findings.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to team members, Design Authorities and varying levels of senior management.

Ability to work under pressure, either independently (where appropriate) or under supervision of the designated lead engineer.

Experience in the generation of test documentation (specifically writing specification and test reports)

Knowledge of electrical / electronic engineering.

Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for producing, modifying or reviewing technical documents, reports, plans and spread sheets.

Basic planning

Desirable

Knowledge of Autonomous and/or Remotely operated platforms/systems

Knowledge of Command Control, Communications and Computer Information systems (C4IS).

Basic knowledge of SONAR.

Knowledge of Installation, Testing and Commissioning of SONAR and/or C4IS systems (Ideal)

Experience of working to (or writing) technical requirements

Knowledge of Software engineering

Knowledge of RF comms

Knowledge of IT networking

Knowledge of marine platforms (electro-mechanical)

Knowledge of a process for Software release and configuration control

Experience of working in Naval Dockyards.

A working knowledge of the DOORS requirements management tool and its application to IVVQ

Experience of estimating IVVQ activities

Values & Behaviours:

Focus on Customers.

Committed to meeting deadlines

Be open and honest with a high degree of integrity

Flexible disposition (with regard to working patterns)

Work well within a team.

Be innovative and strive for continued process improvement

Desirable Qualifications and Certification:

Required

Technical Degree/HNC/D or equivalent

Two years or greater experience in a test background

Full UK Driving License.

Desirable

Security Cleared.