Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd RBSL Ltd in Telford Shropshire
Rheinmetall /
Trials Engineer
Ref.-Nr.:
UK00528
Schedule type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent Full-Time
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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. Learn more about RBSL (Video)
We are currently recruiting for Trials Engineer to join our Engineering Team.
It is 18 months fixed term contract role.
Your role will be to manage and conduct a variety of sub-system or vehicle level trials. Day to day tasks include developing detailed test plans from systems requirements, management of external test houses and trials resources, conducting analysis and reporting test results, and ensuring the safe and technically sound delivery of trials.
This role is based in Telford due to the security classification and data storage requirements of the hardware under test. Though at times the successful applicant should also expect to spend significant time working away from home supporting and conducting trials.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting and working to risk assessments and safe systems of work. Ensuring the safety of the trials in accordance with the RBSL Health & Safety Policy.
Planning of tests including authoring of specifications and reports in accordance with ISO and Defence Standards; working closely with project managers to schedule activities.
Presenting work and conducting pre-trial reviews with directors and senior project stakeholders.
Ensuring the robust and repeatable verification and validation of military vehicle sub-systems by working as part of a team to deliver a wide range of tests such as: Functional testing, Reliability, Survivability, Lethality, and Environmental (hot/cold/dust/shock/vibration).
Conducting root cause investigations to diagnose and resolve issues. This may include reviewing video or data sources, interrogating vehicle systems, or reviewing and understanding sensor data output from trials.
Conducting analysis and / or reviewing results.
Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders including internal, MOD and suppliers.
Authoring technical reports, presenting the findings from the aforementioned tests and investigations.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
What Qualifications and Experience You Should Have
Essential
Applicants must be capable of holding SC level security clearance and must be a UK national only.
Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
Sound technical engineering skills and willingness to learn.
General understanding of component, sub-system, and vehicle testing.
Experience of report writing, either academic or industrial.
Mindful and aware of dangers to health and safety.
Hold a Full UK Drivers Licence.
Proficient user of MS Office.
Desirable
Experience working with technical specifications and systems requirements.
Knowledge or experience of testing armour or weapon systems.
Knowledge or experience of shock and vibration testing.
Knowledge of instrumentation and data capture devices.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Health & safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely.
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
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska
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