Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Trial Instrumentation Engineer to provide onsite support to develop detailed instrumentation plans and fitments.
Please note that this role is for Contract or Permanent.
Responsibilities
- Generation of setup and user guide procedures for:
- Rugged PC/Laptop configuration in accordance with RBSL IT Security Policy.
- Instrumentation Wi-Fi access points & associated equipment (details to be provided).
- IP based camera system integration with Dewesoft.
- Screen grabber hardware.
- Dewesoft Serial Comm plugin.
- Generation of instrumentation installation and commissioning procedures, including for:
- Accelerometers
- Strain Gauges (singles and rosettes) on to steel and aluminium.
- Dewesoft Serial Comm plugin development to communicate with CR3 AXCON.
- Support the wider instrumentation team with fitment of instrumentation and test equipment to vehicles:
- Installation and commissioning of specialist instrumentation i.e. strain gauges.
- Build and repair of harnesses to support integration into the wider architecture.
- Installation and commissioning of core instrumentation fit into pre-series test vehicles.
- Work with the wider instrumentation team to run and trouble-shoot instrumentation systems.
- Generation of Instrumentation plans to support the GCE trials across Block 1 & 2.
Qualifications
- Entry Level - experience based
Essential skills
- Dewesoft data acquisition system:
- Creation of setup files.
- Post processing of data generated into useable displays.
- Instrumentation related IT systems:
- Point to point Wi-Fi configuration.
- Experience utilising SuRun administrative access on standalone PCs.
- Experience in configuration of new rugged PCs/Laptops (details to be provide).
- An extensive understanding of the CR3 design and system functionality.
- A knowledge of systems engineering based on DOORS software, with regards to instrumentation down selection in order meet SRs.
- Experience authoring technical documentation for internal & external release.
Desired skills
- Experience working in high hazard industries
- MoD standards / Def Standards
- Systems Engineering Experience with requirements management.
- Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as Enterprise Architect and DOORS is desirable.
- Compilation of Arguments and Evidence using Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) is desirable.
Experience
- Experience of working in defence on instrumentation/trials projects.
- Experience of working on AFV projects.
- Understanding of systems requirements and the process of undertaking system evaluations to validate them.
- Experience on operating on UK MOD estates.
What do I need before I apply
- Can start on BPSS, however SC Clearance may be required. Sole UK Nationality.
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive