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The Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ) team provide an IVVQ, Installation, Setting-to-work, and development and acceptance trials service to a DA-CIP programme.
The IVVQ role provides an end-user perspective to these activities, in that the products being tested are assessed with respect to being fit for operation.
The candidate will be required to maintain an excellent working relationship with the Customer and End User communities, understanding their needs and communicating this effectively to the relevant business sector in a manner which ensures product and staff development is maintained.
With the Customer and End-User community.
Provision Systems engineering support to Hardware & Software teams during subsystem integration activities
Creation of System Release, Installation & Setting to Work instructions
Support to the IVVQ Manager, Installation Manager & Field Service Team during ship installation, setting to work & trials
Systems Engineering experience, including knowledge of tools & processes.
Ability to communicate effectively with Customer and End-User community.
Support to Field Service Teams during ship installation, setting to work & trials
Knowledge of Sonar architectures and performance
Degree, or equivalent, in engineering or scientific subject.
Membership of appropriate engineering or scientific Institute.
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