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Location: Wells, United Kingdom
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Overview: Working within a small team of engineers primarily at the Thales Underwood Quarry site in Wells to supply Radar Cross Section (RCS) measurement services to the UK Ministry of Defence and industry partners. The team conducts both indoor and outdoor RCS measurement tasks to enable characterization of customer-supplied assets/platforms of varying physical size and expected signature level. The Mechanical Engineer will develop expertise in the specification, design and build of target support structures and range facilities for radar signature measurements, as well as preparation and treatment of measurement targets and supporting structures to minimise RCS returns from targets and artefacts. This is a hands-on role learning alongside the Mechanical Engineering Lead.
Responsibilities
* Understand RCS measurement requirements and the specific implications for mechanical design.
* Practical workshop and spray skills; liaise with sub-contractors as needed.
* Support in the performance of measurement tasks.
* Communicate and report outputs to customers.
Key Development Responsibilities
* Assembly/modification of customer assets in line with their instructions.
* Operation of mechanical workshop area.
* Spraying of electrically conductive coatings and other specialist materials.
* Design and manufacture of the target support and handling structures to meet measurement task requirements.
* Preparation and definition of lifting plans to ensure safe handling of assets and equipment.
* Liaising with sub-contractors on design and manufacture of target supporting structures.
* Design and build of the mechanical supporting and environmental protection structure for the radar antenna farm to meet measurement task requirements.
* As part of the RSM team, investigate/identify target/range anomalous returns.
* Interact with customers to identify target measurement requirements and determine optimal supporting structures and treatments.
Supporting Role
* Support the RSM Engineer in preparing the Task Measurement Plan.
* Support the RSM Engineer in processing measurement data.
* Support the RCS Trials Team Leader in preparing bids.
* Support the RCS Engineer in preparing the Task Measurement Plan.
* Support the Radar Engineer in operating the radar.
* Support the Service Delivery Manager in safely running the Underwood Quarry site.
* General support activities.
Behaviours
* Creative problem solver with a hands-on mentality.
* Team player; contribute to project and task success.
* Able to adapt to changing conditions and circumstances.
* Care and conscientiousness in work.
* Self-motivated; keeping abreast of future signature measurement and disruptive technologies.
* Willing to undertake additional roles and responsibilities to ensure smooth operation of a small Thales facility.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
* Practical workshop skills and ability to liaise with sub-contractors for design and manufacture of target supporting structures.
* Holder or able to achieve security clearance to Developed Vetting (DV) Status.
* Holder or able to achieve Working at Height accreditation.
* Holder or able to achieve IPAF.
* Hold or be able to achieve Forklift accreditation.
* Hold or be able to achieve Overhead Crane and Slinging accreditation.
* Degree level (or qualified by experience) in Physics or Mechanical Engineering, ideally with a specialisation in Electromagnetic theory.
* Experience with 3D modeling packages (e.g., ACAD/ProE) for manufacturing drawings.
* Technical competence in planning and execution of Technical Measurement Trials and related responsibilities.
* Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
Security Clearance Requirement:
Due to the nature of the work, many roles at Thales are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and to achieve Security Clearance (SC) without caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not held, the successful applicant must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years; in some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements, candidates may be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance, which can require further evidence. For details of evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance, please refer to the Defence Security Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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