IVVQ Engineer

Cheadle
1 month ago
Applications closed

Overview

We are looking for an energetic and driven engineer with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with (in order of priority marine, military or aerospace experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work within a multi-discipline team, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

The IVVQ Engineer will perform, but it not limited to the following type of activities centred on provision of marine outboard hardware related to a towed array:

Authoring of Test Procedures
Execution of Testing in accordance with published Test Procedures
Authoring of Test Reports fully evidencing the report conclusion(s)
Creation of PTS/Test Documentation
Verification and Validation
Certification/Qualification
Creation of evidence supporting CoD (Certificate of Design)

Qualifications

Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.
A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu

Desired skills

Palma/Team Centre or Windchill
Ability to effectively communicate complex engineering issues and concepts both verbally and written, with the ability to present and explain technical and complex problems, tailored appropriately for the stakeholder
Reporting of progress to senior management teams tailoring the message delivery to the audience
Ability to produce well-structured and written documentation to communicate technical and non-technical information
Able to take ownership and to work on own initiative and seek out answers, in order to gain a good understanding of system functionality

Experience

Marine experience but candidates with Military or Aerospace experience may suit this role.
Experience of Engineering Verification and Validation (Systems/HW/SW)
Experience of Qualification Test campaigns
Able to work across the full Engineering Development Lifecycle
Experience of manual testing, smoke test/sanity testing for functional aspects of a system
Excellent communications skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to present and explain technical and complex problems, tailored appropriately for the audience.

What do I need before I apply

UK sole National
BPSS Cleared
Able to obtain SC
Willingness to work minimum 2 days per week at Cheadle or Templecombe

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

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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