Design Engineer - Electrical
An amazing opportunity has come up for a contract Design Engineer (Electrical) l to join one of the largest UK Defence companies working on some exciting projects, on an initial 6-month contract basis, plus extensions.
We are looking to fill this role ASAP. Details below…
The Role: Design Engineer - Electrical
Contract: 6-months initially plus extensions
Rate: £ per hour umbrella
IR35 status: Inside IR35.
Location: Portsmouth (hybrid working)
Owing to expansion, an opportunity has arisen to join an exciting new era in BAE Systems Maritime Services business, supporting all Royal Naval Surface Fleet and RFA Platforms. This role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of and help shape the future support of world class vessels, driving through best value for the Customer, combining innovative ideas with technical experience in order to provide a responsive, high performing service resulting in a high quality output.
The role of the Design Engineer will report to a Principal Engineering Manager and be based in Portsmouth.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and expanding team who primarily develop Alteration & Addition (A&A) Electrical physical Integration Design Solutions, provide technical expertise in response to queries raised by Ship repair and other business areas and waterfront support to Naval and Commercial Shipyards. The A&A design work is to integrate the power and data interfaces from the ships main systems to a new equipment within available margins and provide an installation guidance pack of electrical drawings, penetrations, cable data sheets, bills of material and installation instructions.
Electrical Design Engineer Role Description:
As a Design Engineer your main responsibilities will include:
- Production of Integration Design Solutions for new equipment into maritime platforms.
- Installation Feasibility studies.
- Liaison with MoD and Industry Partners in the development of integration requirements.
- Undertake Ship Surveys.
- Provide technical contribution to the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables.
As a Design Engineer your skills and qualifications will ideally include some if not all of the following:
- ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory.
- Interpret and apply electrical design standards.
- Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices.
- Working knowledge of Electrical Distribution Systems.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
Desirable (Can train):
- Familiarity with electrical distribution and equipment in ships.
- Familiarity with Ministry of Defence, Defence Standards (DEFSTANS).
- AUTOCAD User (can train).
- FORAN user (can train).
What we're looking for in you:
- Confident communication skills that will enable you to engage with our teams and customers.
- Awareness of, and conformity to, all aspects of SHE.
- Well-developed analytical/ problem solving/ decision making skills.
- Characteristics lending themselves to an eye for detail.
- You may have completed a Technician Apprenticeship in the last few years and be looking for a new challenge/career.
This is a full time role based in Portsmouth with a requirement for occasional UK and overseas travel. Full UK driving license and valid passport are required.
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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! To apply for the position, please respond with an up-to-date copy of your CV!
If this role is not for you, I apologise for the confusion! We do however offer a referral scheme and you could gain £200 in vouchers of your choice, if there's anyone you know of that this opportunity could be of interest to then please do let us know!
Look forward to hearing from you!
JAM Recruitment is acting as an employment business with regards to this position.
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