ABOUT US

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. We have the extensive capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and broad expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market for aircraft electric propulsion systems.
Recently, the site at Solihull has developed the worlds first 1MW Motor and Control system for use in hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion. We pride ourselves on our pro-active approach to inclusivity, supporting diversity and being family orientated.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer with extensive experience in System Integration and Verification to join our team within Collins Aerospace Electronic Controls and Motor Systems, Solihull.
This is a senior role within a team of highly motivated, skilled and experienced individuals working in a flexible engineering environment, whose primary activities relate to Electric Propulsion Units (motor drive systems for Hybrid Electric Engines).
The engineer will primarily lead the system integration and verification for Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems. This role will include definition of verification strategy, writing of verification plans and test procedures, liaison with areas and organizations responsible for test equipment and test execution and consolidation of verification documentation.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Relevant verification experience in motor drive systems, preferably in aerospace.
• Good understanding of systems engineering technical processes.
• Working in configuration controlled environment (problem reporting, change requests)
• Experience with requirements definition and requirements management in IBM DOORS.
• Proactive, high-energy, and positive attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited oversight.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to tackle difficult and complex issues.
• Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of project management and ability to manage small projects or processes.
• Good communication and IT skills

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with system modelling and use of modelling for early integration.
• Knowledge of ARP4754A, ARP4761 and experience with related processes.
• Knowledge of DO-160 and DO-254.
• Basic knowledge of a modern high-level programming language.
• Ability to work on own (and part of team) to identify and drive departmental improvements.
• Enthusiastic to become multi-skilled
• Committed to continuous improvement
• A team player, capable of making an impact.
• An ambitious self-starter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• System Integration Planning
• Review of system architecture and definition of Integration strategy
• Define and document the test requirements
• Own complete integration plan
• Provide input to project planning in terms steps, effort and schedule
• Integration Test Setup
• Create instrumentation list based on expected testing
• Own test equipment and instrumentation equipment BOM
• Own design and specification for required ancillary test equipment’s (junction boxes, harnesses, connectors etc)
• Liaise with ext. suppliers and/or other departments for design / procurement of ancillary test equipment’s
• Integration Execution
• Manage / Supervise/Execute system integration along with HW/FW/SW teams
• Record data and write integration reports
• Own and manage system integration problem reports
• System Verification Planning
• Work with systems lead engineer to define requirements means of compliance
• Populate requirements database with verification attributes
• Define and manage verification plan
• System Verification Tests
• Write test procedures
• Lead test readiness review
• Execute dry and formal runs
• Document and analyse results and write reports
• System Verification Evidence
• Review all verification evidence against requirement and defined means of compliance
• Populate and trace verification evidence to requirements database
• Support consolidation of system declaration of performance
• Process and Continuous Improvement
• Guarantee adherence to company procedures
• Identify and communicate best practices
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead change