Systems IVVQ Engineer - Cheadle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom - Thales

Description

Systems IVVQ (ITEA) Engineer Cheadle A major project within the Thales working within the Maritime Automative & Remote Systems Team (MMCM) require a keen and motivated Engineer skilled in Integration Validation Verification Qualification (IVVQ).The MMCM Project is a complex system-of-systems incorporating Platform, SONAR/Sensors, Command and Control (C2), payload deployment, autonomy and communications.

An experienced IVVQ engineer is needed to deliver the subsystem IVVQ strategies and associated acceptance & test plans to ensure successful overall system-level IVVQ.

You will operate across the subsystem teams and work closely with the engineering leads, including industrial partners external to Thales.

On occasions there will also be arequirement to work with the Project team based in France (Brest), as well as supporting activities at offsite locations in the UK.

For this role you MUST have a minimum of Baseline Clearance (BC). The role may involve some travel to our sister-sites in the UK and France and suppliers facilities.


Key responsibilities & Accountabilities:

You will be responsible to the USV IVVQ Lead for delivering the subsystem's IVVQ strategy, plan and schedule through close-working with the Systems, Software and Hardware engineering teams.

You will be responsible for the production of all subsystem test documentation and conduct of associated test activities covering both the Hardware and Software entities within each subsystem.

You will be responsible for the collation and presentation of verification evidence, captured during test activities or other means, to enable design sell off and/or Customer Acceptance of the entities to be delivered.

You will be expected to liaise and support the Systems, Software and Hardware teams in the conduct and resolution of investigations into outstanding issues prior to delivery.

You will be expected to liaise with the USV Systems Engineering Manager and the IVVQ Manager for the overarching system.

Desired knowledge, qualifications and experience:

Demonstrable experience in the production of detailed Integration, Test and Acceptance strategies & plans for complex systems (system of systems)Knowledge of System engineering lifecyclesSolid understanding / knowledge of the IVVQ processA logical, methodical and thorough manner, having an eye for detail and a wiliness to investigate and document findings.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to team members, Design Authorities and varying levels of senior management.

Ability to work under pressure, either independently (where appropriate) or under supervision of the designated lead engineer.
Experience in the generation of test documentation (specifically writing specification and test reports)Knowledge of electrical / electronic engineering.
Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for producing, modifying or reviewing technical documents, reports, plans and spread sheets.
Basic planningTechnical Degree/HNC/D or equivalentTwo years or greater experience in a test backgroundFull UK Driving License.

You will be responsible for reporting and working within specified budgets and timescales as directed by the System Engineering Manager.

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We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

FlexibilityYour health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.