The Opportunity:
The Mechanical Engineering Function at Leonardo Luton is looking for a multidisciplinary engineer to deliver reliable electronics cooling systems and test equipment across a range of aerospace platforms. The role requires the ability to undertake hands-on work, alone on occasion, to rapidly resolve issues.
The role will involve predominantly working with multi-discipline project teams across the Luton Leonardo Electronic Warfare Business.
This role offers great flexibility with the option to work from home up to 3 days a week subject to business needs.
What you will do:
The role will involve the following activities but not limited to:
* To develop the design, documentation, test, qualification, installation inspection, modification and maintenance of electronics cooling sub-systems for predominantly military aviation platforms and their test solutions. This includes activity at company test facilities, customer manufacturing locations and possible occasional deployment to the main operating bases in a support role.
* The role also includes the presentation of engineering solutions and investigation reports to internal and external customers. Working with European and International partners is part of the role.
* The role should enable the applicant to progress as a subject matter expert and meet the requirements for a Competent Person – Pressure Systems.
What we are looking for:
* A background in at least one of the following industries is desirable including Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Thermal Management, Pressure Systems and/or liquid cooling system design, test and integration.
* Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Electronics/Data Centre and/or Process cooling systems would be an advantage. To include phase change cooling with HP and LP refrigerants chilled water/glycol and/or oil cooling systems including cascade systems ideally working on High and Low pressure gas systems.
* Additional requirements include the ability to interpret pressure enthalpy diagrams and fluid properties data. Capable of assembling test equipment and undertaking pressure and leak testing.
* The role requires among other tasks the documenting of circuit diagrams, safety/risk assessments, user manuals and defect investigations. A knowledge of UK, European and International legislation in respect of environmental, pressure system safety and REACH is desirable.
* Team working approach with a high degree of personal integrity.
* Business focused with the ability to make effective trade-offs – cost, quality and schedule.
* Demonstrate a high level of practical workmanship skills in the assembly, test and repair of small mechanical and fluid devices (Including the practice of tool control and recording of such work).
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Well experienced in Microsoft software packages- particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
* Knowledge of engineering document management and project management fundamentals.
* Full UK driving licence.
What we can offer you:
* Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part-time options.
* Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home-based and onsite.
* Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
* Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for:
o Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill).
o Enable (supporting people with disabilities).
o Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce).
o Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals).
o We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
* Training: Training will be provided in legislation and in relation to designing and working with Pressure Systems.
* Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses.
* Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development through training and mentoring.
* Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support.
* Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 12 flexi days.
Life at Leonardo:
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Our UK locations:
We have offices around the UK, including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil.
Committed to Inclusion:
We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.
Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
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