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Integration Design Engineer- Electrical

Portsmouth
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Job Title: Integration Design Engineer- Electrical

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Portsmouth

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as an Integration Design Engineer- Electrical. The role will be based in Portsmouth and offers the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

You will be joining the Design Services- Electrical team where you will be part of a team of engineers with a varied background coming from a combination of Industry, Armed Forces Service Leavers and through their own Apprenticeship Schemes. Working in tandem with the Structures, HVAC, Mechanical and Safety Teams they provide through life electrical engineering support to all Royal Naval Surface Fleet, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Submarine Platforms. This role will offer you the opportunity to be a part of and help shape the future support of world class vessels within the Defence Industry.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Producing Integration Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms, activities consisting of: Liaison with MoD Customer and Industry Partners throughout the Design process, Ship Survey(s) and Production of an Installation Solution Pack consisting of Electrical/System Drawings, Penetrations, Cable Data Sheets, Bill of Materials and associated Installation Instructions

  • Production of Ship Feasibility studies

  • Liaise with MoD and Industry Partners in the development of Integration Requirements

  • Undertake Ship Surveys in support of Equipment Material State Reports, Equipment Configuration Control and Ship Power and Load Chart Management

  • Configuring and Maintaining Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks

  • Support Ship-build electrical detailed design activities across the Business

  • Provide a technical input to the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables

    Benefits:

  • Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined

  • Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times

  • 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service

  • Shared Incentive Plan

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary

  • Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

    About You:

  • Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory

  • Interpret and apply Electrical Design Standards

  • Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems

  • ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with some familiarity of AUTOCAD & FORAN toolsets

    You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

    About Aeropeople:

    Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…

    Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.

    During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.

    For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs
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