Instrumentation Engineer

Wellington, Shropshire
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are currently recruiting for Instrumentation Engineer to join Engineering Team.

It is 18 months Fixed Term Contract.

The successful candidate will initially work closely with the engineering Subject Matter Experts and the Trials Team to undertake trials planning, with the focus of defining & documenting instrumentation requirements. Ensuring the selected instruments meet all trials needs through a combination of interrogating product datasheets and bench testing equipment.

The role is based from our Telford site although the candidate should expect significant amounts of travel, to various locations around the UK and abroad.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Instrumentation Lead, Trials Managers, Subject Matter Experts and other team members to ensure instrumentation is correctly specified, and capable of functioning as required throughout the duration of the trials.
• Contribute towards, and write instrumentation plans for trials, including Trials Readiness Reviews where required. Ensuring instrumentation is correctly specified to meet the accuracy, resolution & calibration requirements of the trials plan, with reference to appropriate military standards.
• Work autonomously under pressure at a range of test sites to ensure the instrumentation & data acquisition needs of the trial are met.
• Responsible for managing test equipment on trials sites in line with relevant company Security, Data and Asset Management Plans. Ensure all instrumentation is available, maintained and calibrated for the duration of the trial. Calibration certificates are in date, available & in accordance with the relevant standards.
• Ensure an adequate provision of spares stock on trials locations, arranged through the Instrumentation Lead. Fitting replacement or additional measurement equipment during trials to prevent equipment failure or minor scope increases delaying the schedule.
• Ensure DAQ systems & other measurement equipment are installed correctly as per trials instrumentation plans. Equipment must be installed such that it is mechanically secure, electrically safe & does not interfere with normal vehicle operating or safe ingress/egress.
• Responsible for gathering accurate and repeatable data for the trial as per the Detailed Test Plan. Data storage solutions such as hard drives and SD cards shall be managed to ensure complete test serials can always run without interference or data loss.
• Manage the production and storage of data in line with the Data Management & Security Plan(s), ensuring all data is handled as per its classification.
• Contributing towards Daily Trials Reports from an instrumentation perspective, including: documentation of equipment failures; order status of necessary replacements; instrumentation scope extensions & total data gathered.
• Contribute experience towards the purchase of new test equipment through the trials process. Ensuring it meets all applicable military standards and RBSL Subject Matter Expert requirements.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline is desirable, if not then the equivalent, engineering and test experience is essential.
• You must have experience in verification and validation activities, preferably on mobile machinery or within the Military Land Equipment domain. Experience with instrumentation for firing, sighting & mobility trials is desirable.
• You should have experience with the specification, installation and operation of data acquisition equipment and instrumentation across complex systems. Knowledge of 24V systems, safe electrical working practices & fault finding are essential.
• Working knowledge of CAN bus, Ethernet, electrical power and communication technologies / test equipment is desirable.
• Working knowledge and experience of utilising various sensors such as accelerometers, strain gauges, temperature sensors, current clamps etc. is desirable.
• Familiarity with the following, or similar, hardware & software: Dewesoft, IMC, Racelogic VBox, is desirable.
• Familiarity with MOD sites and policies including Range Standing Orders etc. is an advantage.
• You must have strong technical report writing, verbal and IT communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and good team working skills are required.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK and abroad.
• Must hold a Full UK Drivers Licence.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

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