We are recruiting a contractor for a Systems Engineer role focused on Nuclear Hardening (NH) compliant ground system installation design, at our client's Portsmouth site. This team is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include ground based installations of satellite control and communication equipment such as computer server systems, network infrastructure and transmission systems. The primary focus for this role is for the design of equipment installations which are compliant with Nuclear Hardening standards within the ground based MilSatcom domain. Support the Systems team in designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. This support spans all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include (from concept development to operational deployment and operations, until retirement): Identify mitigations to the NH requirements based on installation environment. Identify responses to the NH requirements based on evaluation of NH processes in the context of a military fixed ground installation. Produce NH analysis and mitigation plans as appropriate, including any relevant test plans Lead modelling using appropriate systems engineering techniques. Lead analysis (e.g., performance). Perform trade-off analysis in order to select the best solution fulfilling the requirements. Lead verification of the implementation and its interfaces. Lead impact analysis of any design change request during the entire product lifecycle. Be able to address the following aspects of Nuclear Hardening compliant equipment installation: Knowledge of NH analysis, test specifications, test procedures, test setups, test data - preferable Customer NH requirements analysis Practical experience of installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices - essential Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference - essential Electrical safety certification Previous experience of generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with NH experience Ability to safeguard security classified and/or export-controlled data. Military ground site installations and associated standards The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.
Nuclear System Engineer employer: Morson Edge
Join a forward-thinking engineering firm in Manchester, where as a Senior Electrical Designer, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior designers while working on significant projects across Water and Nuclear sectors, all within a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a supportive environment.
