Control Centre Systems Engineer
- Recruiter
- Thales
- Location
- Cheshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 30 Oct 2014
- Closes
- 04 Nov 2014
- Sectors
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The technology and systems expertise offered by Thales's Transportation team powers safe, reliable and efficient services to rail networks the world over. In the UK, we deliver advanced signalling, supervision and control, integrated communications, security and information systems for urban rail, mainline rail and road networks. And as we continue to grow our business, we need more talent to join us in making Britain better connected.
As part of our expert systems engineering team, you will deliver an immensely complex project in a uniquely challenging environment. But you will not only grow your engineering knowledge; you will also enjoy real autonomy and have every chance to make your mark as you take responsibility for capturing initial concepts, developing detailed designs and carrying out testing and maintenance.
Key responsibilities:
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As part of our expert systems engineering team, you will deliver an immensely complex project in a uniquely challenging environment. But you will not only grow your engineering knowledge; you will also enjoy real autonomy and have every chance to make your mark as you take responsibility for capturing initial concepts, developing detailed designs and carrying out testing and maintenance.
Key responsibilities:
- Defining and preparing system and subsystem requirement specifications, ensuring design, interface and test feasibility through detailed analysis, simulation and decomposition modelling
- Writing and executing test specifications
- Using a variety of toolsets to convert requirements into conceptual designs, both by creating new concepts and modifying existing ones
- Thoroughly preparing design documentation by performing operational analysis, simulations and technical trade-off studies to evaluate alternative design configurations and functional features
- Working collaboratively with internal and external teams to meet deadlines whilst ensuring the quality of the work packages and processes that fall within your remit
- Developing, implementing, maintaining and assessing systems engineering tools
- Working on your own initiative to investigate and resolve problems at your desk and in the field
- Keeping up to date with the latest technical developments within Thales and the wider engineering sector.
- Practical experience of delivering in a systems engineering environment, together with the initiative and innovative mindset needed to resolve new and unusual technical issues and conflicts
- Previous control centre background with communications equipment and knowledge of SCADA systems
- Membership of the IET in addition to a relevant degree in Engineering or equivalent
- A good understanding of the development life cycle and associated products, preferably gained in a rail environment
- A proven ability to manage a project through a defined process as well as a knowledge of configuration control management
- Confidence using a range of IT and system engineering tools and a working knowledge of project plans, engineering safety management and construction, design and management regulations
- A genuine commitment to safety and customer interests, and an understanding of the importance of producing quality control metrics
- Strong interpersonal and team working abilities, plus the credibility and communication skills to engage people at all levels
- Self-motivation and the ability to deliver under pressure in addition to a commitment to sharing learning across the Thales engineering community.
*Faxing is not our preferred method of application. Please Apply to ALL positions by clicking "Apply Now"*