Power Systems Design Lead

2 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Aeropeople Ltd Full time

Job Title: Power Systems Design Lead

Salary: up to £65,000 per annum dependent upon experience + 10% bonus

Location: Chelmsford or Cowes (Isle of Wight)


We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Power Systems Design Lead. The role can be based in either Chelmsford or Cowes (Isle of Wight) and offers the opportunity for hybrid working (2- 3 days per week on site) and flexible working hours.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

You will be joining the Radar Development team who are embarking on new and cutting edge technology developments for the future generation of Radar and Sensor Systems.

This role has the potential to span across teams delivering to customers in both the UK and Export market, from early stage technology development through to supporting a fleet of in-service systems.


Main Responsibilities:


We can accommodate varying levels of experience and the role holder will undertake some or all of the following tasks :-

Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails

Motor drives, control, and positioning systems

EMC management and verification

Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes

Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations

Generate design documentation and technical reports

Interfacing with related disciplines

Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews

Provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project team



Benefits:


Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined

Relocation package available

Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times

25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service

Shared Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary

Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary



About You:


The role holder will have a degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject, and have experience in one or more of the following areas :-

Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies

Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment

Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification to DEF STAN 59-411

Design proving, integration, and defect resolution

Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness of SysML

Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements, and safety

A rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment



You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years



About Aeropeople:

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Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.


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