Trials Engineer

Wellington, Shropshire
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers. Learn more about RBSL (Video)

We are currently recruiting for Trials Engineer to join our Engineering Team.

It is 18 months fixed term contract role.

Your role will be to manage and conduct a variety of sub-system or vehicle level trials. Day to day tasks include developing detailed test plans from systems requirements, management of external test houses and trials resources, conducting analysis and reporting test results, and ensuring the safe and technically sound delivery of trials.

This role is based in Telford due to the security classification and data storage requirements of the hardware under test. Though at times the successful applicant should also expect to spend significant time working away from home supporting and conducting trials.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting and working to risk assessments and safe systems of work. Ensuring the safety of the trials in accordance with the RBSL Health & Safety Policy.
• Planning of tests including authoring of specifications and reports in accordance with ISO and Defence Standards; working closely with project managers to schedule activities.
• Presenting work and conducting pre-trial reviews with directors and senior project stakeholders.
• Ensuring the robust and repeatable verification and validation of military vehicle sub-systems by working as part of a team to deliver a wide range of tests such as: Functional testing, Reliability, Survivability, Lethality, and Environmental (hot/cold/dust/shock/vibration).
• Conducting root cause investigations to diagnose and resolve issues. This may include reviewing video or data sources, interrogating vehicle systems, or reviewing and understanding sensor data output from trials.
• Conducting analysis and / or reviewing results.
• Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders including internal, MOD and suppliers.
• Authoring technical reports, presenting the findings from the aforementioned tests and investigations.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What Qualifications and Experience You Should Have

Essential

• Applicants must be capable of holding SC level security clearance and must be a UK national only.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Sound technical engineering skills and willingness to learn.
• General understanding of component, sub-system, and vehicle testing.
• Experience of report writing, either academic or industrial.
• Mindful and aware of dangers to health and safety.
• Hold a Full UK Drivers Licence.
• Proficient user of MS Office.

Desirable

• Experience working with technical specifications and systems requirements.
• Knowledge or experience of testing armour or weapon systems.
• Knowledge or experience of shock and vibration testing.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and data capture devices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Health & safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely.

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.