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Job Headline
Systems Integration, Validation, Verification and Qualification (IVVQ) Engineer
Purpose of the Role:
A major project within the Thales working within the Maritime Automative & Remote Systems Team (MMCM) require a keen and motivated Engineer skilled in IVVQ (ITEAP).
The MMCM Project is a complex system-of-systems incorporating Platform, SONAR/Sensors, Command and Control (C2), payload deployment, autonomy and communications. An experienced IVVQ engineer is needed to deliver the subsystem IVVQ strategies and associated acceptance & test plans to ensure successful overall system-level IVVQ.
You will operate across the subsystem teams and work closely with the engineering leads, including industrial partners external to Thales. On occasions there will also be a requirement to work with the Project team based in France (Brest), as well as supporting activities at offsite locations in the UK.
For this role you MUST have a minimum of Baseline Clearance (BC).
The role may involve some travel to our sister-sites in the UK and France and suppliers facilities.
Principal Relationships:
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External
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
You will be responsible to the USV IVVQ Lead for delivering the subsystem’s IVVQ strategy, plan and schedule through close-working with the Systems, Software and Hardware engineering teams.
You will be responsible for the production of all subsystem test documentation and conduct of associated test activities covering both the Hardware and Software entities within each subsystem.
You will be responsible for the collation and presentation of verification evidence, captured during test activities or other means, to enable design sell off and/or Customer Acceptance of the entities to be delivered.
You will be expected to liaise and support the Systems, Software and Hardware teams in the conduct and resolution of investigations into outstanding issues prior to delivery.
You will be expected to liaise with the USV Systems Engineering Manager and the IVVQ Manager for the overarching system.
Key performance Indicators against Responsibilities and Tasks
Skills
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Desirable
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Desirable Qualifications and Certification:
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