The Armament supervisor is responsible to the Armament lead and should be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft equipment and/or aircraft components. The post holder should have an excellent understanding of the construct of the approved Technical Information set and is competent to supervise personnel who are working on maintenance instructions and in accordance with the organisation's Regulatory Framework and should be able to demonstrate a distinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team providing guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational environment. Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets at a tactical level. Demonstrates people management and leadership skills Demonstrates awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement. In addition the Post Holder shall hold certain privileges delegated from the Maintenance Manager. RequirementsCore Activities: Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities of aircraft components. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW/Work package using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management. Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on weapons systems/components which will include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test. Will be responsible for the operational output of each Component MRO Workshop under their control in line with agreed customer requirements. Post holder will also have responsibilities for the cost and schedule adherence of the component maintenance activities. Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to management. Undertake support tasks within the component maintenance facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and AMC procedures (eg oversight checks, control of tooling/test equipment etc.) Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards and for found faults' during maintenance. Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital inspections. Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on components in accordance with AMC requirements. Required to provide support and guidance, including allocation of tasks to appropriately authorised maintenance technicians. Provide effective leadership and supervision to team members under your direct supervision. Key Activities: Performance indicators - Ensure the effective management of Part 145 activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Represents the Maintenance Manager at management reviews, where necessary. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate. Completion of activities - Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Ensure all Part 145 activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of Part 145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team(s). Procedure/standards - Manage the Part 145 team(s) compliance with the Part 145 Exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring compliance. Safety Management System - Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team(s), together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards. Management System Assurance - Ensure Part 145 team(s) activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 personnel and integrated within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate and implement effective improvements within/across teams to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness. Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements - Able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, and ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented within the Part 145 team(s) activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, eg ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc. Contractual Requirements - Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual requirements, eg through support to contract reviews, and ensure any changes are implemented into the Part 145 activities, as appropriate. Requirements: Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship/qualifications. Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent. Experienced and competent leader at this level. Typically 2+ years' experience including type, classed as fully competent with all required 'Authorities' in place. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays. Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices. A comprehensive knowledge of the Acceptable Means of Compliance. Management training. Leadership- Foundation. Human Factors- Standard Course Specification. E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification. ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification. Benefits Competitive Basic Salary 25 Days Annual Leave Annual Bonus On site Parking Pension Scheme Life Assurance
09/05/2024
Full time
The Armament supervisor is responsible to the Armament lead and should be an experienced and skilled technician undertaking a range of detailed maintenance activities on aircraft equipment and/or aircraft components. The post holder should have an excellent understanding of the construct of the approved Technical Information set and is competent to supervise personnel who are working on maintenance instructions and in accordance with the organisation's Regulatory Framework and should be able to demonstrate a distinct ability to analyse and diagnose faults to equipment & assemblies, follow diagnostic procedures and work effectively within a team providing guidance to less experienced team members in a diverse and dynamic operational environment. Responsible for maintaining airworthiness through appropriate task delegation and authorisation on an aircraft or aircraft component. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets at a tactical level. Demonstrates people management and leadership skills Demonstrates awareness of broader external dependencies and identifies areas for continuous improvement. In addition the Post Holder shall hold certain privileges delegated from the Maintenance Manager. RequirementsCore Activities: Undertake detailed maintenance, inspection and supervision activities of aircraft components. Assuring work carried out has been completed in accordance with the SOW/Work package using the relevant approved technical information. Resolving faults and maintenance issues, including an awareness of configuration management. Undertake and complete tasked maintenance & diagnostic activities on weapons systems/components which will include, as appropriate, component removals, inspections, repairs, modifications, fault rectifications, replacements and/or functional/system test. Will be responsible for the operational output of each Component MRO Workshop under their control in line with agreed customer requirements. Post holder will also have responsibilities for the cost and schedule adherence of the component maintenance activities. Supervise team to ensure that maintenance is undertaken to schedule and highlight any issues, escalate as required. Report on any impact to the wider programme. Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others. Progress reporting against delivery targets to management. Undertake support tasks within the component maintenance facility which are required to maintain compliance with the MOE and AMC procedures (eg oversight checks, control of tooling/test equipment etc.) Undertake fault evaluation and raise ad hoc work cards and for found faults' during maintenance. Ability to scope and carry out independent and vital inspections. Maintain personal & teams task authorisation for working on components in accordance with AMC requirements. Required to provide support and guidance, including allocation of tasks to appropriately authorised maintenance technicians. Provide effective leadership and supervision to team members under your direct supervision. Key Activities: Performance indicators - Ensure the effective management of Part 145 activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritises activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Represents the Maintenance Manager at management reviews, where necessary. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness and generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate. Completion of activities - Ensure all Part 145 activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Ensure all Part 145 activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of Part 145 activity within the business, including the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process. Provide support and guidance to the team(s). Procedure/standards - Manage the Part 145 team(s) compliance with the Part 145 Exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring compliance. Safety Management System - Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within the Part 145 team(s), together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of Hazards. Management System Assurance - Ensure Part 145 team(s) activities are compliant with the AM&S Governance and Assurance framework. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Part 145 personnel and integrated within/across teams. Manage the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate and implement effective improvements within/across teams to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness. Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements - Able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework, and ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented within the Part 145 team(s) activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, eg ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc. Contractual Requirements - Ensure compliance with all applicable contractual requirements, eg through support to contract reviews, and ensure any changes are implemented into the Part 145 activities, as appropriate. Requirements: Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship/qualifications. Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent. Experienced and competent leader at this level. Typically 2+ years' experience including type, classed as fully competent with all required 'Authorities' in place. Demonstrating breadth of experience, currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) capturing skills, knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays. Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices. A comprehensive knowledge of the Acceptable Means of Compliance. Management training. Leadership- Foundation. Human Factors- Standard Course Specification. E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification. ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification. Benefits Competitive Basic Salary 25 Days Annual Leave Annual Bonus On site Parking Pension Scheme Life Assurance
Location: Cambridge We're seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronic Engineer to spearhead the development of our autonomous harvesting robot. In this role, you'll design, build, and test prototypes, ensuring the system's robustness and manufacturability for market readiness. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of the robotic platform for precision harvesting. Integrate sensors, electronics, software, and electromechanical devices into cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and manufacturing processes. Conduct field trials and validation at grower sites. Manage projects, partnerships, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. Present technical reports and updates to senior leadership. Oversee CAD and PDM infrastructure, providing training and support. Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of product development experience in robotics or manufacturing. Expertise in SolidWorks, Altium, and the full product development life cycle. Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Ability to lead projects, interpret customer needs, and translate requirements. Skilled in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Experience with design for manufacturing principles and FEA (preferred). Familiarity with robot arm actuators, end-effectors/grippers, and soft robotics. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent team player with the ability to work autonomously. Proficient in MS Office tools Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
09/05/2024
Full time
Location: Cambridge We're seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronic Engineer to spearhead the development of our autonomous harvesting robot. In this role, you'll design, build, and test prototypes, ensuring the system's robustness and manufacturability for market readiness. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of the robotic platform for precision harvesting. Integrate sensors, electronics, software, and electromechanical devices into cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and manufacturing processes. Conduct field trials and validation at grower sites. Manage projects, partnerships, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. Present technical reports and updates to senior leadership. Oversee CAD and PDM infrastructure, providing training and support. Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of product development experience in robotics or manufacturing. Expertise in SolidWorks, Altium, and the full product development life cycle. Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Ability to lead projects, interpret customer needs, and translate requirements. Skilled in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Experience with design for manufacturing principles and FEA (preferred). Familiarity with robot arm actuators, end-effectors/grippers, and soft robotics. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent team player with the ability to work autonomously. Proficient in MS Office tools Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
A Senior Electronic Design Engineer is now needed to join a company who are expanding their Electronics team. The company are owned by a very stable global business but operate as an SME and work on a variety of projects around intrinsically safe products. The role can be remote but you MUST HAVE experience in using ATEX. As their Senior Electronics Engineer you will be working throughout the full product life cycle and joining at time when they are at the start of projects to see them all the way through to manufacturing as they also manufacture all of their products. The great thing about this company is that they are involved in many different industries giving you excellent exposure to different projects and developing your skills. The company operate on a flexible working policy 3 days on site and 2 from home + Benefits. Core skills for this role include:- 5+ years in designing in both Analogue and Digital Design ATEX Safety Schematic Capture PCB Design Microcontrollers PCB Design Layout Alitum or similar Desirable Power supply design High speed digital design Wireless modules/RF experience (eg Wifi, BLE/Bluetooth, RFID) EMC testing, failure analysis Do not worry if you don't have every skill listed the company are really interested in passionate Engineers so please do not hesitate to get in touch, as it would be great to hear from you. I appreciate that you may not have all of the skills listed but if you feel this may be suitable lets have a chat and go from there. Please send your CV to (see below). Alternatively if you know someone who would be ideal for this role help them out and point them in my direction as we do offer referral fees WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
09/05/2024
Full time
A Senior Electronic Design Engineer is now needed to join a company who are expanding their Electronics team. The company are owned by a very stable global business but operate as an SME and work on a variety of projects around intrinsically safe products. The role can be remote but you MUST HAVE experience in using ATEX. As their Senior Electronics Engineer you will be working throughout the full product life cycle and joining at time when they are at the start of projects to see them all the way through to manufacturing as they also manufacture all of their products. The great thing about this company is that they are involved in many different industries giving you excellent exposure to different projects and developing your skills. The company operate on a flexible working policy 3 days on site and 2 from home + Benefits. Core skills for this role include:- 5+ years in designing in both Analogue and Digital Design ATEX Safety Schematic Capture PCB Design Microcontrollers PCB Design Layout Alitum or similar Desirable Power supply design High speed digital design Wireless modules/RF experience (eg Wifi, BLE/Bluetooth, RFID) EMC testing, failure analysis Do not worry if you don't have every skill listed the company are really interested in passionate Engineers so please do not hesitate to get in touch, as it would be great to hear from you. I appreciate that you may not have all of the skills listed but if you feel this may be suitable lets have a chat and go from there. Please send your CV to (see below). Alternatively if you know someone who would be ideal for this role help them out and point them in my direction as we do offer referral fees WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Senior Integration, Verification & Validation Engineer with extensive experience in design and development of Maritime Radar applications required for a Full time onsite contract in Abu Dhabi. Experience working to MilStd 810 and MilStd 461, is a plus. Responsibilities: - Work with senior system engineer to create system-level test procedures and scenarios for verifying new mode capabilities. - Test Environment enabling (test requirements assessment, budget, commission, set up) - Perform system integration, testing, data analysis, tactical simulations, updating of test procedures and generation of test reports. - Knowledgeable in Radar systems engineering and IV&V engineering principles. - Utilizes knowledge of RF systems and radar in general to verify the requirements allocated in DOORS or similar requirement tool. - Ability to follow test procedures and generate data for test reports. - Requirements management (DOORS) and interactions with multiple project contributors. - Conduct verification and validation via testing/analysis for environmental requirement such as temperature, vibration, EMC etc. - Planning and arrangement of engineering integration and testing. - Provide input to design process and support system testing activities. - Write/review environmental and functional requirement integration and verification plans. Experience & Skills - Knowledge of signal processing techniques and use of MATLAB (desirable). - Knowledgeable in Radar systems engineering and IV&V engineering principles - Specific knowledge of and experience working with Radar systems and/or subsystems: antenna, microwave, DSP, digital and electronics designs, environmental requirements, software. - Experience collaborating with other team leads and responsible for specific activities and progress on those activities will be monitored and tracked. - Proven Experience in test and design input for equipment with MilStd 810 and MilStd 461 requirements is a merit - Experience originating Systems Test plans and procedures for I&T, V&V, and unit/module procedures for Special Test Equipment. - Demonstrated experience working under structured IPDT process (Integrated Product Development Team). - Minimum 10 years experience in IV&V for the related products To arrange a Teams-based interview, please email in the first instance, your CV to (see below) WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
08/05/2024
Project-based
Senior Integration, Verification & Validation Engineer with extensive experience in design and development of Maritime Radar applications required for a Full time onsite contract in Abu Dhabi. Experience working to MilStd 810 and MilStd 461, is a plus. Responsibilities: - Work with senior system engineer to create system-level test procedures and scenarios for verifying new mode capabilities. - Test Environment enabling (test requirements assessment, budget, commission, set up) - Perform system integration, testing, data analysis, tactical simulations, updating of test procedures and generation of test reports. - Knowledgeable in Radar systems engineering and IV&V engineering principles. - Utilizes knowledge of RF systems and radar in general to verify the requirements allocated in DOORS or similar requirement tool. - Ability to follow test procedures and generate data for test reports. - Requirements management (DOORS) and interactions with multiple project contributors. - Conduct verification and validation via testing/analysis for environmental requirement such as temperature, vibration, EMC etc. - Planning and arrangement of engineering integration and testing. - Provide input to design process and support system testing activities. - Write/review environmental and functional requirement integration and verification plans. Experience & Skills - Knowledge of signal processing techniques and use of MATLAB (desirable). - Knowledgeable in Radar systems engineering and IV&V engineering principles - Specific knowledge of and experience working with Radar systems and/or subsystems: antenna, microwave, DSP, digital and electronics designs, environmental requirements, software. - Experience collaborating with other team leads and responsible for specific activities and progress on those activities will be monitored and tracked. - Proven Experience in test and design input for equipment with MilStd 810 and MilStd 461 requirements is a merit - Experience originating Systems Test plans and procedures for I&T, V&V, and unit/module procedures for Special Test Equipment. - Demonstrated experience working under structured IPDT process (Integrated Product Development Team). - Minimum 10 years experience in IV&V for the related products To arrange a Teams-based interview, please email in the first instance, your CV to (see below) WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Job Title: Wireless Telemetry Engineer Location: Croydon Salary: £60,000 Start Date: 10/06/2024 Job Type: Permanent Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will support the designing and development of a new telemetry system including components such as data loggers and telemetry radios throughout the testing phase with a high level of input into the system design, field validation and deployment You will work with the other engineering and operational teams providing field support to ensure the telemetry systems meet the team's performance and reliability requirements, including assisting in the installing, commissioning, and operating the telemetry systems at events. You will maintain and support both the current telemetry system and the new system including troubleshooting etc You will be expected to troubleshoot and resolve telemetry system problems, including monitoring and analysing telemetry data to identify performance issues and areas for improvement. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Working with networking and serial protocols (eg, Ethernet, CAN, RS232); video encoding (eg, H264) and transmission protocols (eg, MPEG-TS); and RF systems Experience with electronics hardware and software and design principles Developing Linux Kernel drivers or for an RTOS Experience with data acquisition and analysis software Key areas of relevant skills include Python, C and Linux If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
07/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: Wireless Telemetry Engineer Location: Croydon Salary: £60,000 Start Date: 10/06/2024 Job Type: Permanent Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will support the designing and development of a new telemetry system including components such as data loggers and telemetry radios throughout the testing phase with a high level of input into the system design, field validation and deployment You will work with the other engineering and operational teams providing field support to ensure the telemetry systems meet the team's performance and reliability requirements, including assisting in the installing, commissioning, and operating the telemetry systems at events. You will maintain and support both the current telemetry system and the new system including troubleshooting etc You will be expected to troubleshoot and resolve telemetry system problems, including monitoring and analysing telemetry data to identify performance issues and areas for improvement. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Working with networking and serial protocols (eg, Ethernet, CAN, RS232); video encoding (eg, H264) and transmission protocols (eg, MPEG-TS); and RF systems Experience with electronics hardware and software and design principles Developing Linux Kernel drivers or for an RTOS Experience with data acquisition and analysis software Key areas of relevant skills include Python, C and Linux If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Team Lead Hardware/Electronics Engineer (Medical Device Sector). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton with good home office allowance. Your Role: Lead a team of Hardware & Electronic Engineers. Actively drive concept generation & the analysis & development of innovative electronics solutions & system architectures of products in accordance with design, development & control processes. Hold responsibility for delivering functionally safe solutions with significant elements of cross-functional design (eg mechanical, software, firmware). Contribute to requirements definition & create design documentation & verification test plans. Drive new component introduction & obsolescence management with third party suppliers. Contribute to the continuous improvement of design & development processes. Participate in peer reviewing hardware development artifacts. Deliver work in compliance with ISO 13485 & FDA Medical Device Design Control processes. Support the team with HW related verifications including CB certifications for IEC 60601-1. Your Skills: At least 5 years professional experience in Developing Embedded Hardware Solutions, ideally including experience in Medical Devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards & enhancing patient care & safety. Proven experience in Leading Cross-Functional Teams. Any experience in Altium Designer, DOORS Next & Minitab is advantageous. Your Profile: Completed University Degree Hardware or Electrical Engineering (or similar). Team-oriented, collaborative & customer-focused. Fluent in English (spoken & written), German language skills are considered a plus.
06/05/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Team Lead Hardware/Electronics Engineer (Medical Device Sector). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton with good home office allowance. Your Role: Lead a team of Hardware & Electronic Engineers. Actively drive concept generation & the analysis & development of innovative electronics solutions & system architectures of products in accordance with design, development & control processes. Hold responsibility for delivering functionally safe solutions with significant elements of cross-functional design (eg mechanical, software, firmware). Contribute to requirements definition & create design documentation & verification test plans. Drive new component introduction & obsolescence management with third party suppliers. Contribute to the continuous improvement of design & development processes. Participate in peer reviewing hardware development artifacts. Deliver work in compliance with ISO 13485 & FDA Medical Device Design Control processes. Support the team with HW related verifications including CB certifications for IEC 60601-1. Your Skills: At least 5 years professional experience in Developing Embedded Hardware Solutions, ideally including experience in Medical Devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards & enhancing patient care & safety. Proven experience in Leading Cross-Functional Teams. Any experience in Altium Designer, DOORS Next & Minitab is advantageous. Your Profile: Completed University Degree Hardware or Electrical Engineering (or similar). Team-oriented, collaborative & customer-focused. Fluent in English (spoken & written), German language skills are considered a plus.