Senior Avionics and Mission Systems Engineer
Location:Salisbury
Job ID #:3331
Employment Type:Full Time - Permanent
QinetiQ comprises teams of dedicated people; experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets. We draw on our extensive technical knowledge and intellectual property to provide the know-how and support to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique approaches to problem solving. Why don’t you join some of the world’s finest scientific and technical minds and help us make tomorrow work today?
Job description/Person specification
To provide specialist knowledge of avionics, particularly with modern navigation and radar systems in both federated and highly integrated aircraft installations, their operation and application, and be responsible for effective and safe test and evaluation tasks of them at a systems level.
The job entails application of the systems engineering lifecycle, decomposition of customer requirements into robust, coherent evaluation strategies and detailed plans; engagement and liaison with multiple stakeholders across project lifecycles, to lead or participate in trials activities ranging from rig, ground and flight testing; application of effective analytical skills to the evidence collected to produce reports, both orthodox Technical or Customer reports, and risk based reporting, giving high integrity safety, airworthiness and capability assurance Release to Service advice and recommendations to customers.
Reports to
Engineering Technical Leader, AvMS, Air Division
Responsible for:
Direct Reports – None
Key Accountabilities:
o Complete all tasked work efficiently in the required time and within the allocated budget
o Flexible and agile responsiveness to real-life dynamic trials situations
o Achieve very high standards of integrity, correctness and quality of work
o Compliance with and accountability to all Engineering Governance and technical assurance requirements
o Complete all tasked work technical documentation required by the Air Division Operating Framework and attend specialist meetings and working groups
Scope and Impact:
o Participation in specific Specialist Technical activities
o Utilising Specialist Technical processes, methods and tools
o Supporting the development and retention of a ‘world class’ capability to provide Customers with independent Specialist Technical advice
o Delivery of Specialist Technical output that meets business objectives
Key Decision making areas of the Position:
o Specialist Technical risk assessment and mitigation
o Specialist Technical delivery for current and future work
Role Dimensions (Finance/budgets; non-financial e.g. staff; workload, customers, accounts):
o Team overall cost £0 pa
o Team overall size 0 staff
o Team scope covering one aspect of a Specialist Technical area
Successful outcomes of this role:
o Specialist Technical delivery meets business need
o Specialist Technical team are fulfilled in their work
o Customers recognise Air Division as providing ‘world class’ Technical Advice in the specific Specialist area
o Governance is sound
Challenges:
o Working within a Specialist Technical team with new ways of working
o Ensuring specific Specialist Technical Governance is applied to current and future work
o Supporting the specialist Technical team’s capability through well founded training, development and progression of staff
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Education, Qualifications and Training
o Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Aeronautical Engineering
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
o Knowledge of aircraft systems and general aircraft operation
o Spread of technical competencies as detailed in the AvMS competency matrix
o Basic understanding of the RTS process and MAA regulatory requirements
o Basic understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment
o Computer literate with MS Office
o Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
o Knowledge of Health & Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures
Essential Personal Qualities and Behavioural Requirements
o Recognised as ‘world class’ Technical Specialist
o Good team player
o Ability to work well under pressure
o Able to stand behind judgement
Desirable Criteria
o Incorporated/Chartered Engineer
o Experience of working in or with MoD and the Services at Desk Officer level
o Technical leadership experience in an Aerospace organisation
o Customer interface experience in an Aerospace organisation
o Supplier interface experience in an Aerospace organisation
Risk Assessment for the Above Position:
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The person who will occupy this job will be mainly:
Office based
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With occasional:
Trials work
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With heavy use of:
Display Screen Equipment
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With occasional use of:
Manual Handling
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Based on the above information, will the job holder require a medical assessment? (delete as appropriate)
NO
If yes please state if a specific type of medical is required in addition to a general medical assessment of fitness for the job:
Please outline the general requirements of the job, and particularly include details of any duties/tasks which may be relevant for the health assessment in addition to the information supplied above: