Principal electrical Engineer requried for BAE Systems to support a new Radar project.

£81.05 per hour Umbrella

Hybrid 3-4 days onsite at Cowes, Isle of Wight.

This is a senior technical role relating to the Electrical aspects of hardware design. The Role Holder will:-

? Apply depth and breadth of design expertise and knowledge to generate electrical design solutions for both new products and technology insertions into legacy products. ? Be capable of generating detailed designs from concept to completion and addressing a range of complex engineering issues. ? Typically act as an engineering, technical, or design authority for a Line Replacement Unit or sub-system. Core Duties

Typical duties include (but are not limited to): ? Design of AC & DC distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. ? Motor drives, control, and positioning systems. ? Data links, data protocols, networks, EMC management and verification. ? Specification of bespoke procured hardware. ? Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations. ? Integration activities in a complex equipment environment. ? Generates design documentation and technical reports. Vets documentation generated by others. ? Interfacing with related disciplines including systems engineering, mechanical/thermal engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, Safety, Product Data Management, and manufacturing areas. ? Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and conducting progress, peer, and design reviews. ? Contribute to bids, proposals, and estimates. ? Provide technical leadership and guidance on electrical matters. ? Develops, promotes and shares new technologies for implementation across businesses and programme(s) Safety:

? The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029).

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge: ? Familiarity with the IET 17th Edition Wiring Regulations, the Low Voltage directive, European Electrical Safety Standards, and EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411. ? A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment. Skills: ? Substantial experience of generating component level designs for introduction into volume production. ? Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment. ? Substantial experience of design proving, integration, and defect resolution. ? Substantial experience of gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety. Qualifications: ? A degree in Electrical Engineering or a strongly related subject