Instrumentation Engineer

Would you like to play a fundamental part in the delivery of Challenger 3, as well as other future programmes? We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation Engineer to join our busy Trials Engineering team. The successful candidate will initially work closely with the engineering Subject Matter Experts and the Trials Team to undertake trials planning, with the focus of defining & documenting instrumentation requirements. Ensuring the selected instruments meet all trials needs through a combination of interrogating product datasheets and bench testing equipment.

As the programme matures this will lead into the physical conduct of trials. Instrumentation Engineers will install, manage, maintain and interrogate vehicle installed & standalone instrumentation. The successful candidate will be expected to gather data for performance and fault finding across a wide range of system development, qualification and reliability trials including: EMC, firing, sighting, human factors and mobility. Data monitoring will consist of vehicle data buses such as CAN and Ethernet; as well as discrete sensors for physical measurements e.g. temperature, strain, acceleration.

The role is based from our Telford site although the candidate should expect significant amounts of travel, to various locations around the UK and abroad; including both civilian and military test sites, as the CR3 programme progresses. The successful candidate must be adaptable, resourceful and have a confident approach to dynamic problem solving, this is essential to maintain the forward momentum of the trials operating schedule.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Holding valid SC clearance is preferred, or must be able to attain SC (i.e. 5 years UK residency)
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline is desirable, if not then the equivalent, engineering and test experience is essential.
• You must have experience in verification and validation activities, preferably on mobile machinery or within the Military Land Equipment domain.
• Experience with instrumentation for firing, sighting & mobility trials is desirable.
• You should have experience with the specification, installation and operation of data acquisition equipment and instrumentation across complex systems.
• Knowledge of 24V systems, safe electrical working practices & fault finding are essential.
• Working knowledge of CAN bus, Ethernet, electrical power and communication technologies / test equipment is desirable.
• Working knowledge and experience of utilising various sensors such as accelerometers, strain gauges, temperature sensors, current clamps etc. is desirable.
• Familiarity with the following, or similar, hardware & software: Dewesoft, IMC, Racelogic VBox, is desirable.
• Familiarity with MOD sites and policies including Range Standing Orders etc. is an advantage.
• You must have strong technical report writing, verbal and IT communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and good team working skills are required.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK and abroad.
• Must hold a Full UK Drivers Licence.

What We Offer You

In recognition of the important work of the Trials team, the Company will offer a daily £90 net payment as an alternative means to overtime and disturbance allowance for any employee, regardless of grade, supporting Trials (i.e., total value received after tax, unlike Overtime and Disturbance allowance). The payment is on condition of signing a working time opt-out form and a separate uplift agreement.

In Addition, RBSL Offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Private health care
• Free access to onsite gym
• Car allowances for eligible employees
• Free onsite car parking