Electrical (Vetronics) Engineer - Gateshead / hybrid
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What We Are Looking For
RBSL is looking for experienced Electrical Engineers to join our busy team.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will be getting involved in the design & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. This is a varied role which will expose you to lots of different vehicles and systems.
This is a demanding role, requiring close liaison between Engineering teams, Vetronics Team Leader and suppliers.
Significant drive and energy, strong systems engineering skills, and the ability to deliver a diverse programme to demanding time, target cost and quality requirements are essential attributes to succeed.
The candidate must be a team player who is prepared to work with a multi-site engineering team within RBSL and the customer community. The individual will be required to work across geographical and cultural divides to draw together a comprehensive engineering capability that will derive balanced system solutions.
Position Duties And Responsibilities
* Produce drawings, schemes, design specifications, technical plans, reports and any other technical outputs, which simultaneously fulfil contractual requirements and contribute to cost-effective design.
* Assisting in the validation of any systems / equipment, which may include the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and the writing/investigation of technical reports.
* Provide support to engineering input to Customer submissions, including assistance in the development of task estimates.
* Liaise with Suppliers to ensure compliance with technical requirements and quality standards.
* 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 budget demands.
* Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
* Undertake cross-checking of peers’ and subordinates’ work to ensure completeness and quality of information.
* Ensure engineering designs address the following:
o Safety
o Design for manufacture
o Design to target cost
o Design for EMC / reliability / maintainability
What Qualifications You Should Have
* Degree / HND or equivalent qualification or experience in Electrical Engineering
* Electrical engineering knowledge using 3D software (ideally CREO or NX)
* Working knowledge of drawing standards (e.g. BS8888) and the application of geometric tolerances.
* Design of components and systems for new products and to support on‑going product development
* Ability to adopt innovative approaches to technical solutions and processes.
* Flexible in approach to work ensuring delivery is achieved.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft based products (Excel, Word and Project)
* Good problem solving skills.
* It is desirable to have an understanding of the basic requirements specified in Def Stan 61-5 Part 6 (Nominal 12V and 24V DC Electrical Systems in Military Platforms) and Def Stan 59-411 (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
* It is desirable to have experience of the E3 electrical design package.
What We Offer You
* Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
* Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
* 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
* Employer pension contributions up to 10%
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Life assurance cover
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Health cash plan
* Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
* Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
* Long Service rewards with additional holiday
* Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
* Private health care
* Free access to onsite gym
* Car allowances for eligible employees
* Free car parking
Contact Information
Contact Person: Simon Fletcher
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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