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You’ll work within Core, our largest area, which focusses on the acquisition and support equipment systems and within the Air Environment. Aircrew Life Preservers and Body Armour systems management is a highly specialised area requiring detailed equipment knowledge, not only in the mechanical functionality but also the human and Air System integration aspects of the System. Broad and in-depth technical and managerial experience of these safety critical Survival Equipment systems is essential. As a Professional Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of activities against the Engineering Management Plans, including engagement with various stakeholders, such as the Aviation Duty Holders, the air regulatory authorities and our industry partners to ensure systems and equipment are safe by design and remain safe to operate. You should have experience in conducting fault investigations and production of safety related evidence in support managing hazards and the associated direct risk to life.
Job Responsibility:
Hold and maintain a Safety Delegation for Aircrew Life Preservers including Body Armour, Emergency Breathing Systems and associated equipment
Acting upon any identified risks (such as safety, environment, support, financial) and applying the principles of risk escalation and risk transfer
Managing equipment trials and testing activities
Producing and maintaining equipment technical data, including safety assessments
Providing in-depth equipment knowledge to various enabling professions to support DE&S business
Contributing to and delivering elements of the Engineering Management Plan
Ensuring technical risks are understood and managed appropriately
Developing and maintaining system requirements including in-service support
Participating in design reviews, safety management and safety assessment activities
Ensuring compliance with regulatory policies and engineering procedures
Interfacing with industry as the intelligent customer both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks
Supporting the development of requirements related to own area of specialism including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications
Requirements:
Lead Criterion – Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful Mechanical or Mechatronic outcomes
As a minimum hold either: A Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 6
OR A Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4, together with a current Engineering Technician (EngTech) professional registration (or higher level)
OR A Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 3, plus a minimum of 3 further years of relevant professional experience, together with a current Engineering Technician (EngTech) professional registration (or higher level)
Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales, and Northern Ireland only), are the Scottish SCQF
or an international equivalent qualification, which must be supported by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions CSBC 3