Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.
As an Electrical and Electronic Engineer, you will be getting involved in the design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels.
This is a varied role working on the design and development of Challenger 3 which will expose you to many different aspects of the platform and it's systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy systems and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment.
The scope of the role will involve contributing to the design and assurance of the platform electronic architecture and interfacing elements.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Design and implement designs and concepts for electronic products and systems which simultaneously fulfil contractual requirements and contribute to cost-effective design.
Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different parts of the system.
Preparation of detailed requirements, ensuring traceability and working to the systems engineering process.
Validation and verification of systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports.
Developing products through to realisation and ensuring compliance against stringent defence standards standards such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Provide support to task planning and estimating.
Liaising with subsystem suppliers.
Maintain an up to date understanding of technical / engineering developments and apply this knowledge appropriately to the projects in hand.
Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones.
Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
Undertake peer reviews to ensure completeness and quality of output.
Ensure engineering designs address the following:
+ Safety
+ Security
+ Reusability
+ Reliability
+ Maintainability
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Essential:
Degree qualified or equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related subject.
Proven industry experience in electronics design and development.
Experience with electronics design and simulation software.
Experience of diagnosing, testing and fault finding electrical and electronic systems.
Knowledge of the full product development lifecycle and the systems engineering process.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Desirable:
Experience working in a regulated environment such as Defence.
Competence in the use of 3D software (ideally Siemens NX) for the production of 3D models and 2D drawings to BS8888.
Working knowledge of the basic requirements specified in Def Stan 61-005 Part 6 (Nominal 12V and 24V DC Electrical Systems in Military Platforms) Def Stan 59-411 (Electromagnetic Compatibility), Def Stan 61-005 Part 6 Nominal 12 V and 24 V DC Electrical Systems in Military Platforms and Def Stan 23-009 Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions. Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
Annual incentive scheme
Life assurance
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Long Service rewards with additional holiday
Holiday purchase scheme
Health cash plan
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
+ Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
+ Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
+ Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: Simon Fletcher
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