Location: Cowes (Hybrid 3-4 days onsite per week)
Duration: 6 Month Contract
Rate: £81.05 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35)
Overview:
This is a senior technical role relating to the Electrical aspects of hardware design. The Role Holder will:-
* Apply depth and breadth of design expertise and knowledge to generate electrical design solutions for both new products and technology insertions into legacy products.
* Be capable of generating detailed designs from concept to completion and addressing a range of complex engineering issues.
* Typically act as an engineering, technical, or design authority for a Line Replacement Unit or sub-system.
Key Deliverables include but not limited to:
* Design of AC & DC distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters.
* Motor drives, control, and positioning systems.
* Data links, data protocols, networks, EMC management and verification.
* Specification of bespoke procured hardware.
* Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations.
* Integration activities in a complex equipment environment.
* Generates design documentation and technical reports. Vets documentation generated by others.
* Interfacing with related disciplines including systems engineering, mechanical/thermal engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, Safety, Product Data Management, and manufacturing areas.
* Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and conducting progress, peer, and design reviews.
* Contribute to bids, proposals, and estimates.
* Provide technical leadership and guidance on electrical matters.
* Develops, promotes and shares new technologies for implementation across businesses and programme(s)
Key Knowledge / Skills & Qualifications:
Knowledge:
* Familiarity with the IET 17th Edition Wiring Regulations, the Low Voltage directive, European Electrical Safety Standards, and EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411.
* A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment.
Skills:
* Substantial experience of generating component level designs for introduction into volume production.
* Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment.
* Substantial experience of design proving, integration, and defect resolution.
* Substantial experience of gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety.
Qualifications:
* A degree in Electrical Engineering or a strongly related subject