QinetiQ's Aviation Engineering Centre (AEC) located on our Boscombe Down site is an industry leader in aircraft modification through our accredited Design and Production Organisations and internal network of specialists
An increasing portfolio of orders across our military and civil businesses are driving growth in our capability and the recruitment in specialist areas
We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and motivated individual to help us develop and maintain our Flight Test Instrumentation capability in readiness for growth in our core and new business
Role Purpose
The Senior Engineer – Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) is responsible for delivering FTI solutions to the highest standards for technical output in the FTI function within the Aviation Engineering Centre at Boscombe Down
They will work in support of the Solution and Capability Lead Engineer within the FTI field of Engineering to ensure that the Aviation Engineering Centre is able to specify, design, produce and integrate high quality FTI solutions for crewed, un-crewed and ship platforms
They will be a recognised expert within their Area of Responsibility (AoR) and will drive best practice and development in FTI techniques and methods employing proven and emerging novel technology as appropriate to customer requirement
Key Accountabilities
1. To be a technical contributor and go to leader within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver bespoke FTI - biassed projects
2. To establish and maintain Professional relationships with the Project Management Organisation (PMO) functions including Project Management and Project Engineering to ensure Safe delivery of project output in accordance with Quality, Cost and Time targets
3. To contribute to the development of robust Solution Technical Delivery Plans and to manage change against these plans
4. To support uplift and sustainment through Continuing Improvement, the quality of execution and output from the FTI field of delivery
5. To support a culture of due diligence throughout execution and output of Engineering activities within their AoR to maintain compliance with quality and regulatory obligations and the QinetiQ Operating Framework
6. To support the maintainance of Engineering relationships with internal and third party Aviation Design, Production and Integration partners, focusing on delivery excellence within their AoR
7. To support the establishment of an Engineering Community within the field of FTI that aligns with Industry, our competitors and the QinetiQ and AEC goals for future growth. The Community will provide the focus for Compliance and Verification of Engineering output within their AoR
8. To uphold our Aviation regulatory obligations within their AoR and suggest changes accordingly
9. To establish a culture of knowledge sharing through mentoring, shadowing and internal training packages that contributes to Continued Improvement in the Community’s capability
10. To establish and maintain Engineering relationships with neighbouring Technical Communities including those engaged in Major Aircraft Modifications, Avionics and Communications Modifications and Uncrewed Air System Modifications within the AEC business streams
11. To establish and maintain execution and output in accordance with local policy, process and method and to to collaborate with the Office of Airworthiness in development of local policy, process and method where required for FTI deliverables
12. Contribute to a Continuous Improvement Plan for their AoR which will form the basis of regular review with AEC Senior Stakeholders and contribute to AECs strategic future goals
Key Capabilties / Knowledge
13. Recognised as a time served FTI Engineer or Electronics / Electrical Engineer with underpinning knowledge in aircraft safety, maintenance and operational considerations
14. General working knowledge of the range of commercial FTI system offerings and thier application, integration, deployment and data outputs
15. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the application of FTI systems to aircraft primary systems and components
16. Able to apply internal and external business factors to influence decision making with their AoR
17. Ability to work independently to influence decision making within AoR requiring guidance in more complex situations
18. Professional and assertive communicator and able to conduct formal reviews of technical detail in the field of FTI and aircraft integration and test phases
19. Awareness of wider Aviation industry practice and general Engineering best practice that will enable cultural shift in ways of working
20. Demonstrable experience of FTI through personal delivery in the field
21. Experience of Military and Civil Aviation, specifically the lifecycle of Aircraft Modifications
22. Experience of Verification, Validation and Test phases of an aircraft modification project and the formal acceptance expectations of the customer
23. Able to meet the requirements for QinetiQ technical delegation within their AoR
Experience and Qualifications
24. HNC / HND / Degree in an appropriate Engineering subject matter coupled with commensurate experience in the field of FTI
25. At least 5 years experience of the application and through life support requirements of FTI systems in both civil and military aviation environments and ship trials scenarios