Knowledge, skills and personal qualities

BTEC, HNC/HND or Honours Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent;

Knowledge of electrical design CAD packages -EPLAN would be advantageous;

Able to provide advice on RN procedures and documentation for installation and trials

Good knowledge of appropriate drawing and defence standards;

Good understanding of Design Assurance as defined in electrical / electronic design processes;

Knowledge of design for EMC and electrical safety;

Assessing products and applying applicable CE marking directives and harmonised standards, product assessment to the standards, and compilation of all evidence and documentation required for the Technical Construction File;

Investigating and solving complex problems with sub-contractors, suppliers and customers;

Maintain a design data pack, making sure that the item can be made again reliably and that it will perform consistently within the user requirement specification;

Producing details of specifications and outline designs;

Recommending modifications in the light of prototype test results;

Knowledge of Health & Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures;

Support to trials, including work on surface vessels and submarines;

Support to Test & Acceptance Department and Production where necessary.

Working with other professionals, within and outside the Mechatronics Department.

Good communication (both written and aural) and well-developed interpersonal skills;

Computer literate, experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products.