Purpose of the Role:
A major project at Thales working within the Maritime Autonomous & Remote Systems Team (MMCM) require a keen and motivated Engineer skilled in IVVQ (ITEA).
The MMCM Project is a complex system-of-systems incorporating Platform, SONAR/Sensors, Command and Control (C2), payload deployment, autonomy and communications.
An experienced IVVQ engineer is needed to deliver the subsystem IVVQ strategies and associated acceptance & test plans to ensure successful overall system-level IVVQ.
You will operate across the subsystem teams and work closely with the engineering leads, including industrial partners external to Thales. On occasions there will also be a requirement to work with the Project team based in France (Brest), as well as supporting activities at offsite locations in the UK.
For this role you MUST have or be able to obtain UK Security Clearances (SC).
The role may involve some travel to our sister-sites in the UK and France and suppliers facilities.
Principal Relationships:
Internal
- System Engineering Manager
- System IVVQ Manager
- Subsystem Engineering team (UK/Fr)
- Systems Engineers
- Software Engineers
- Hardware Engineers
- IVVQ Engineers
- QA
External
- Industrial Partners
- Customer Community
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
- You will be responsible to the USV IVVQ Lead for delivering the subsystem’s IVVQ strategy, plan and schedule through close-working with the Systems, Software and Hardware engineering teams.
- You will be responsible for the production of all subsystem test documentation and conduct of associated test activities covering both the Hardware and Software entities within each subsystem.
- You will be responsible for the collation and presentation of test Verification and Validation evidence, captured during test activities, to enable design sell off and/or Customer Acceptance of the entities to be delivered.
- You will be expected to liaise and support the Systems, Software and Hardware teams in the conduct and resolution of investigations into outstanding issues prior to delivery.
- You will be able to Integrate and test all hardware and software Sub-Systems as fitted to the Unmanned Surface Vessel.
- You will be expected to liaise with the USV Systems Engineering Manager and the IVVQ Manager for the overarching system.
To achieve this you will be proficient in fault diagnosing and rectification as required, as well as recording Defects for further action within the companies Fault Recording and Analysis tools.
Key performance Indicators against Responsibilities and Tasks
- Time – Ensure tasks are completed efficiently within agreed timescales as determined by the IVVQ Manager. Timesheets are to be submitted weekly and hours booked for the week are reported to the line manger to assist in the monitoring of the teams finances in accordance with the Work Package Agreement (WPA) obligations.
- Cost – Ensure tasks are completed to agreed budgets as laid down within the teams WPA.
- Quality – All activities are documented before a task is completed and where appropriate Problem Reports are raised and significant issues reported to the Line manager.
- Safety - Ensure you have read and understand the specific Risk Assessments available within each working environment.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in the production of detailed Integration, Test and Acceptance strategies & plans for complex systems (system of systems)
- Knowledge of System engineering lifecycles
- Solid understanding / knowledge of the IVVQ/ITEA process
- A logical, methodical and thorough manner, having an eye for detail and a wiliness to investigate and document findings.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to team members, Design Authorities and varying levels of senior management.
- Ability to work under pressure, either independently (where appropriate) or under supervision of the designated lead engineer.
- Experience in the generation of test documentation (specifically writing specification and test reports)
- Knowledge of electrical / electronic engineering.
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for producing, modifying or reviewing technical documents, reports, plans and spread sheets.
- Basic planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Autonomous and/or Remotely operated platforms/systems
- Knowledge of Command Control, Communications and Computer Information systems (C4IS).
- Basic knowledge of SONAR.
- Knowledge of Installation, Testing and Commissioning of SONAR and/or C4IS systems (Ideal)
- Experience of working to (or writing) technical requirements
- Knowledge of Software engineering
- Knowledge of RF comms
- Knowledge of IT networking
- Knowledge of marine platforms (electro-mechanical)
- Knowledge of a process for Software release and configuration control
- Experience of working in Naval Dockyards.
- A working knowledge of the DOORS requirements management tool and its application to IVVQ
- Experience of estimating IVVQ activities
Values & Behaviours:
- Focus on Customers.
- Committed to meeting deadlines
- Be open and honest with a high degree of integrity
- Flexible disposition (with regard to working patterns)
- Work well within a team.
- Be innovative and strive for continued process improvement.
Financial / Budgetary Responsibility:
- You will be responsible for reporting and working within specified budgets and timescales as directed by the System Engineering Manager.
Desirable Qualifications and Certification:
Required
- Technical Degree/HNC/D or equivalent
- Two years or greater experience in a test background
- Full UK Driving License.
- UK Security Clearances (SC) or able to achieve
Desirable
- Maritime and Coastguard Medical Certification