Job Requirements

Role purpose

Test Facilities Controls & Instrumentation Engineers are responsible for the design, specification and definition of gas turbine research and test facility control systems & Instrumentation in Derby, Bristol, Solihull and worldwide. The role offers opportunities for developing skills, knowledge and experience in this exciting industry. 

Work Experience

Responsibilities:

Elicit, document and maintain customer requirements from customer needs throughout the solution's life cycle, i.e. for design, make, operation, maintenance, repair and de-commissioning.Develop potential concepts and use systems engineering methods to determine the best concept. Communicate the results.Risk/Safety: use customer bespoke risk management processes to assess and mitigate risks.Develop potential system definitions (solutions) and use systems engineering methods to determine the best solution using the internal and external supply chains.Conduct design reviews to ensure proper alignment of customer requirements and proposed design.Verify: create, execute and maintain a verification plan for the system and provide substantiating evidence and reports.Deploy: coordinate proper systems implementations and modifications to meet the objectives of the customer including process changes, documentation (manuals and calibration procedures) and training.Operate: work with Test Execution, Test Facility and Equipment and Measurement Engineers to configure and maintain product and component testing arrangements.Support/Maintain: set-up and execute system health monitoring and maintenance schedules. Execute system maintenance activities. Support/Repair: investigate and troubleshoot systems problems impacting test activities and co-ordinate repair activities to bring the system back into serviceable condition.Improve: monitor system obsolescence and provide input to systems improvement plans using proper programme management techniques.

Experience/Qualifications required:

Degree level in Engineering or equivalent experience in industry.Good communication, presentation skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.Experience in design and practical application/appreciation, willing to work hands on with the customer support network on the test bed. Agile and adaptable when problem solving, with the drive to complete the task.Self-motivated team player, with good interpersonal, planning and execution skills 

Additional skills/experience advantageous but not essential:

Experience in relevant aero engine test facilities domain is preferred but not essential.Knowledge of gas turbine engines Knowledge of Data Acquisition SystemsAn appreciation of Systems Engineering approachesExperience of Radio Frequency equipment