We are a team of multi-disciplined engineers undertaking a variety of tasks, from Design proving, Integration and Test through to Factory, Harbour and Sea Acceptance Tests/Trials leading to successful acceptance and delivery to the customer.
You will be a member of the in-house MMCM primary System IVVQ team responsible for the conduct of a range of activities in the fields of Design Proving and Factory Acceptance. During these activities you will maintain a close working relationship with the MMCM Sub-system suppliers and will be involved in meetings and test events with the Customer and End User communities. This will include integration and test at the MMCM System Integration Facilities (SIF) in Plymouth,UK, with the occasional requirement to travel to the Thales site in Brest, France for and the end User trials sites in the UK.
In the main you will be expected to work as part of a team working normal daytime office hours, but, during activities at the SIFs, you may be required to work shifts (e.g. 6am -2pm / 1pm-9pm) with very occasional night shift or weekend working as required in order to optimise utilisation of the SIFs and the equipment under test.
For this role you MUST be able to achieve security clearance of SC
MMCM Systems Engineering Manager
Project Design Authorities
Project Managers
Systems Engineers
Software Engineers
Hardware Engineers
Marine National Personnel
Installation and test of software and simulators on the lab based SRP at Turnchapel.
Integration and test of the sea going assets in the shore based Operating Centre where you will be required to learn at least one of the operator positions in order to conduct live sea trials/missions.
Generation and execution of test procedures and production of test reports
Support Customer demonstrations, acceptance events and training
Support the Turnchapel data manager in collating and processing the trials data
Production of tech notes and analysis evidence documents.
Ability to install and configure hardware and software operating systems
Working knowledge of IP networks
Working knowledge of Linux/unix
Ability to work under pressure, either independently (where appropriate) or under supervision of the designated lead engineer.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for producing, modifying or reviewing technical documents, reports, plans and spread sheets.
Experience in the generation of test documentation (specifically writing specification and test reports)
Knowledge of System engineering lifecycle
Experience/knowledge of Autonomous systems and technology
Knowledge of Software engineering
Knowledge of virtual environments eg TACTICOS)
Experience of maritime sea trials/systems
Flexible disposition (with regard to working patterns and location)
Existing Security Clearance
Able to be based full time at Thales Turnchapel in Plymouth
Power boat level 2