Senior Engineer - Defence

UTAC group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Contributory Pension

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via Perkz

Job summary

UTAC invites applications for a Senior Engineer in Defence to develop and deliver tests that validate military vehicles at the cutting edge of technology. You will collaborate with customers to understand needs and create tests evaluating regulatory, performance and reliability requirements, then report results.

You will lead technicians and engineers, manage test planning, data collection and reporting across projects from short-term tasks to multi-year vehicle platforms, while driving

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required, recognized by Engineering Council.
• Masters or higher degrees are helpful but not required.
• Support towards IEng/CEng with IET or IMechE.

Responsibilities

• Design tests with solid technical foundations to meet customer needs.
• Liaise with customers/test authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver tests and reports.
• Specify facilities, sensors and DAQ equipment as appropriate.
• Analyze test data and judge regulatory compliance and fitness for purpose.
• Write clear test reports and compile data packs for customers.

Skills

Vehicle testing

Data acquisition

Sensor technologies

Test planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BEng (Hon) in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport/Aerospace

Tools

CAN bus

FLEXRAY

RS-232

LIN

Job description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, defence and vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and test solutions to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

We are seeking a highly organized, discrete and detail-oriented person to join our team. The ideal candidate will combine oversight of the physical and information security of the organization with the responsibility and smooth running of daily office operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both security compliance and administrative management, with exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

As a Senior Engineer within Defence, you will develop and deliver tests that validate military vehicles on the leading edge of technology. You will work with customers to understand their issues and develop tests which will evaluate their needs in novel and effective ways. You will then use the results to advise on regulatory, performance and reliability performance of the system under test.

You will lead technicians and engineers to cohesively deliver tests and produce concise reports. You will be involved in the whole process including price compilation, planning, procedure/legislation research, issue of test instructions and data collection requirements, presentation of results and reporting across a wide range of projects, from smaller-scale, short-term projects to multi-year delivery of new fighting vehicle platforms.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design of tests with solid technical foundations that aid in solving customer needs.
• Liaison with the customer and test authorities to ensure test plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Build cross-functional relationships with your peers in other departments.
• Specify test facilities, sensors and DAQ equipment as appropriate.
• Analysis of test data, including making judgements on if systems are compliant or fit for purpose.
• Develop new processes and continuously improve existing processes, procedures, equipment or facilities.
• Provide off-site support in 3rd party test facilities as and when required.
• Make engineering judgements regarding the performance of the customer test vehicles and advise on areas of improvement.
• Write clear and concise test reports to document test activities and compile data packs as required.
• Explain and discuss test results with customers, including exploring potential areas of improvement.
• Develop safety cases and prepare risk assessments.
• Develop test capabilities within the military vehicle subject area.
• Design new test techniques and put forward novel solutions to existing problems.
• Bring an enthusiastic, can-do attitude and always strive to improve.
• Act in accordance with the code of conduct for UTAC group staff at all times.
• Adaptability to situations and a willingness to work beyond the job description on occasion (i.e. driving test vehicles, manual handling, supporting others).

Experience

• Vehicle or system testing for development, research or approval
• General data acquisition understanding and fundamental principles
• Knowledge of sensor types and applications, including accelerometers, microphones, strain gauges, force transducers etc.
• Knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems, such as engines, driveline, chassis and control systems.
• Knowledge of the standards and regulations required to support the military vehicle approval process such as DEFSTANs, ECE regulations and ISO standards.
• Objective vehicle assessment and benchmarking methods (R202, Attribute assessments, ADV drives etc).
• Experience writing system requirements for vehicles and knowledge of how these relate to test methods.
• Understanding of military projects and the military vehicle supply chain.
• Vehicle network and comms systems (i.e. CAN, FLEXRAY, RS232, LIN).

Qualifications

Candidates are expected to hold a minimum of an Engineering council accredited BEng (Hon) in mechanical, automotive, motorsport or aerospace engineering. Other similar degrees will be considered.

Masters or higher degrees are helpful but not required.

We will support those who are working towards IEng and CEng Status with the IET or IMechE.

Other

• Flexibility to travel as and when required
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Contributorypension schemes
• Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.