Integration Design Engineer

As an Integration Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, integration, and validation of complex systems and components for defence applications. This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers looking to apply their technical expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working on cutting-edge defence technologies.

The Integration Design Engineer will produce Installation Solutions, Equipment Guidance Packages, Installation Guidance Information (Level 1, 2 & 3), Installation Guidance Packages, Mature Design Solutions, Interface Specifications, Design Specifications, Engineering Change Requests and Statements of Work documents, in accordance with Design Department processes, Work Instructions and AS9100 Documents are produced in accordance with customer specifications, to British Standards, IEE Regulations, Defence Standards or Joint Service Publication criteria.

Duties:
The Integration Design Engineer is responsible for:

• Carrying out installation site surveys and generating detailed survey reports enabling the production of relevant technical documentation
• Producing detailed resource estimates to support accurate costing for installation guidance work to meet the customer’s requirements
• Generating high quality design solutions, fully meeting customer requirements and articulated in the appropriate documentation formats
• Creating associated document drawings (mechanical and electrical) in AutoCAD (and potentially Inventor);
• Carrying out trials and inspections in relation to guidance information, and presenting findings
• Producing, or providing input to, feasibility studies and safety cases
• Ensuring that established configuration control and change control processes are observed, and that any opportunities to further improve these controls are highlighted
• Assisting the Team Leader in continuous improvement of processes, aimed at increasing efficiency and skills;
  • Proactive customer engagement to ensure project and operational objectives are met;
  • Maintaining awareness of the Time, Cost and Quality demands for each project, highlighting risks and opportunities and supporting the Project Manager in the efficient delivery of the Projects
  • Proactively identifying opportunities to improve skills and process efficiency
  • Compliance with STS Defence Health & Safety policy, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and reporting any activities to the H & S Manager that are not in accordance with safe working procedures

Skills/Qualifications:
The Integration Design Engineer should have:

• Proven experience in the production of integration design documents, to documented customer requirements and Defence Standards
•  Strong IT skills, including MS Office and AutoCAD (Visio and Inventor experience advantageous)
• A broad technical awareness of general engineering techniques, electrical power distribution, TEMPEST, RFI and EMC
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills; and the ability to handle multiple tasks whilst retaining good attention to detail
• Strong time management skills, able to prioritise workload to meet functional demands ensuring program/ design responsibilities are prioritised to achieve customer satisfaction
• The ability to work unsupervised, demonstrate initiative, and be comfortable in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, suitable for customer facing tasks
• Awareness of MOD’s Change Impact Assessment Process (CIAP) may be advantageous
• Adaptability and innovation, adopting a pro-active, positive approach to departmental relationships and demands

Additional Information

• SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level – Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes
  UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
•  An in-date Passport and clean category B driving licence
• All candidates will be required to adhere to STS Defence core values and leadership principles