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Simulator Qualification Test Engineer

Employer
L3 Harris
Location
Crawley, West Sussex
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
4 Jul 2023

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Sector
Engineering, Software
Function
Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Job Title:  Simulator Qualification Test Engineer

Job Location:  UK – Crawley - West Sussex

While we offer a flexible working pattern where you have the opportunity to work from home, 3 days per week in the office will be expected.

Applications will only be considered from individuals who are eligible to live and work within the UK.

Benefits include:

  • Employer pension contribution up to 7%
  • 25 days annual leave (excl. Bank holidays)
  • Group Income Protection, Private Health Care
  • Life Assurance x4 annual base salaries
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounts with cinemas, travel, major retailers, family days out and much more
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Staff car park (incl. electric vehicle charging stations)
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Role overview:  

 We are looking for a Simulator Qualification Test Engineer to join our Qualification Test Guide Team in Crawley. You will work with and support the Programme Manager for all aspects of programme engineering. Responsible, on a given programme, for ensuring that the delivered device meets the regulatory qualification requirements and obtains certification. You will work with the Software Release Manger (SRM) to generate the set of requirements for presentation at the technical launch, and then manage their delivery to the programme. You will be responsible for the creation of the Qualification Test Guide document and all qualification testing of the device from customer acceptance to the end of programme delivery closure, manage internal independent testing and evaluation and customer acceptance in-house and on-site. You will also assist the Customer (Simulator Operator) in presenting the Simulator for qualification with their regulatory approval body and answering any technical questions on the performance of the device.

Our Simulator Qualification Test Engineer will ensure that the device meets the qualification basis and works closely with all Engineering specialities and data providers to present suitable test evidence.

Your typical day to day responsibilities would include:

  • Working with and supporting the Programme Manager for all device qualification aspects
  • Agreeing engineering deliverables and milestones from internal/external suppliers, and tracking progress with respects to qualification
  • Defining/tailoring checklist tasks
  • Defining and managing qualification test plans
  • Managing the testing against the plan, ensuring the quality of the final deliverables
  • Defining and maintaining a resource plan for the programme delivery (HSI onwards)
  • Producing a weekly engineering management report, and presenting status at programme reviews as required
  • Supporting Test Readiness Reviews and Regression Test campaigns
  • Conducting Internal Test and Evaluation to prove the acceptability of the simulator as a training device
  • Supporting Customer Acceptance both in-factory and customer site
  • Supporting certification with regulatory authorities on customer site
  • Ensuring Defect Report closure plans are in place and actioned within agreed timeframes
  • Instigating root cause analysis and problem-solving corrective actions against problems found

 What you'd bring to this job

Essentialy:

  • A significant technical experience in aircraft simulation, preferably with experience of specific aircraft product line
  • A demonstrably high degree of technical expertise, problem solving skills, and innovation for areas of high complexity on novel developments
  • Experience of development lifecycles, systems engineering, formal testing, and verification & validation.
  • Experience of real time software programming and integration
  • Knowledge and awareness in the qualification of commercial Flight Simulators
  • High attention to detail and quality control
  • Strong leadership, communication and inter-personal skills

 Preferrably:

  • Experience of modern computers and software including PC's, Windows, current company standard office software, and planning software.
  • Experience of configuration management, change control, requirements management, risk management, estimating and peer reviews
  • Experience of supporting process improvement activities and standards such as ISO 9001
  • Able to undertake periods of shift work
  • Able to work on customer sites, typically overseas, for periods ranging from 1 week to 12 weeks
  • Flexible with working hours as required to meet programme needs
  • Able to work effectively when under pressure
  • A suitable degree or equivalent (with maths, science or engineering content), or significant appropriate experience in industry.

 Technologies used:

  • Windows/Linux Operating Systems
  • High Level Programming Languages

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

 

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