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We are looking to recruit a Systems Engineer / Integration Engineer for our defence aerospace client based in Warton, near Preston, working on the European Common Radar System (ECRS). You will be working on the integration and test of complex radar systems and provide additional support in managing suppliers and acting as a communications bridge to the customer requirement. The ECRS Mk2 Radome and Radar are complex equipment comprised of a number of individual items (supplied by Parker Meggitt Composites and Leonardo MW respectively) and are currently being developed to meet the challenging needs of the UK Customer. This requires a skilled and flexible Systems Engineer to ensure the required capabilities are realised. This role will involve working closely with Suppliers, Procurement, sub-system teams, systems integrators and engineering management. It requires strong organisational skills and the ability to develop positive and proactive internal and external relationships. A self sufficient approach to managing tasks is essential. This position may require travel to supplier sites.
Job Responsibility:
Support the development and delivery of the ECRS Mk2 Radome and Radar equipment
including participation in the Supplier’s regular engineering reviews and review of supplier submitted Data Requirement Lists and other locally produced material (utilising Teamcenter, JIRA, PCMS and DOORS as appropriate)
Lead the development of the ECRS Mk2 Radome and Radar equipment 6000hr Preliminary Declaration of Design and Performance’s (PDDP’s) with Suppliers
ensuring all delivered Data Requirement Lists are of an appropriate quality and is endorsed by the necessary stakeholder community (utilising Teamcenter, JIRA, PCMS and DOORS as appropriate)
Support the development of Production Acceptance Test Specifications with Suppliers
ensuring the proposed test methodology is deemed acceptable by the UK MoD SMEs
Support the delivery of the ECRS Mk2 Radome and Radar equipment into the aircraft integration and flight test phases of the programme
Support the on-going maintenance and upkeep of the legacy M-Scan Radome and Radar equipment
ensuring all changes are managed through the Equipment Alteration Proposal Form (EAPF) and Mods process in a timely fashion in line with programme milestones without impact to quality and safety
Continuously assess opportunities for improvement and efficiency saving
Requirements:
Proven ability in a Systems Engineering role within the aerospace sector
Knowledge of Airborne Radar Systems Integration - ideally airborne AESA technology but open to other sensor systems
Knowledge of Supplier Management and also able to bridge the gap to the customer requirement
Knowledge of Quality Management: Desirable
The successful candidate will need to hold a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level prior to starting