Integration Engineer

Recruiter
Connectus
Location
Lancashire
Salary
37.00 GBP Hourly
Posted
01 Mar 2015
Closes
03 Mar 2015
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Integration engineer, with experience of the Typhoon programme in a systems engineering role required to join a leading defence company in Warton. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to gain SC Clearance prior to start

Job Description
This role is intended to provide temporary cover for the LTEWP programme, pending recruitment of a permanent member of staff. As part of the Localising Typhoon EW Programming (LTEWP) project team, support the definition of the EW service for the RSAF Typhoon EW support capability, including the integration between the Typhoon EWOS capabilities and the existing Tornado EW Support capability; delivery mobilisation planning; and requirements planning.

The LTEWP Integration Engineer will report to the LTEWP Technical Manager, and will provide systems engineering input to RSAF EWOS capability development. The role will involve customer and supplier liaison, and involve working with customers to determine EWOS integration requirements; definition of an integration approach and plan for the RSAF EWOS capability; support the development of an implementation plan for the LTEWP project delivery programme; provide support to requirements management activities; support the development, integration and implementation of the RSAF EWOS capability.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following;

LTEWP Integration Engineer

Description
A new opportunity for a six-month placement has arisen within the Localising Typhoon EW Programming (LTEWP) project team for a capable and enthusiastic systems engineer to support the definition, development and delivery of the RSAF Typhoon EW Operational Support capability. The LTEWP Integration Engineer will report to the LTEWP Technical Manager and will provide systems engineering input to RSAF EWOS capability development.

A key aspect of the role is liaison with export customers and supplier liaison and involve:
* working with customers to determine EWOS integration requirements;
* definition of an integration approach and plan for the RSAF EWOS capability;
* develop an implementation plan for the RSAF EWOS capability project;
* support requirements management activities;
* support the development, integration and implementation of the RSAF EWOS capability.

As the LTEWP Integration Engineer your key responsibilities will include:
- Customer liaison to determine EWOS capability integration requirements.
- Definition of an integration approach and plan for the RSAF EWOS capability.
- Documentation of the technical solution within the customer facing statement of work.
- Development, integration and implementation of the RSAF EWOS capability.

As the LTEWP Integration Engineer your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and methods.
- Understanding of the engineering life cycle and requirements management.
- Experience with DOORS requirements management toolset.
- Understanding of Typhoon EW support is desirable.
- Customer focussed.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organisation and with the Customer.

What we're looking for in you.
This role requires a self-motivated individual who is able to communicate at all levels. The applicant will ideally be educated to degree level within an engineering subject or with an appropriate engineering background. Experience of the Typhoon programme in a systems engineering role is essential and an understanding of Electronic Warfare Support is desirable.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Connectus Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.