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Power Systems Design Lead


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  • Aeropeople Ltd
  • Chelmsford
  • 6 days ago

Job Title: Power Systems Design Lead Salary: up to£65,000 per annum dependent upon experience + 10% bonus Location:Chelmsford or Cowes (Isle of Wight) We currently have a vacancy tojoin one of the world’s leading, global defence, security andaerospace companies as a Power Systems Design Lead. The role can bebased in either Chelmsford or Cowes (Isle of Wight) and offers theopportunity for hybrid working (2- 3 days per week on site) andflexible working hours. They work at the cutting edge oftechnology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year forcustomers in over 100 countries. You will be joining the RadarDevelopment team who are embarking on new and cutting edgetechnology developments for the future generation of Radar andSensor Systems. This role has the potential to span across teamsdelivering to customers in both the UK and Export market, fromearly stage technology development through to supporting a fleet ofin-service systems. Main Responsibilities: We can accommodatevarying levels of experience and the role holder will undertakesome or all of the following tasks :- Design of AC & DC powergeneration and distribution systems including sizing, protection,control, and the specification of power supplies and converters.This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supplysystem from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails Motor drives,control, and positioning systems EMC management and verificationSpecification of bespoke procured hardware and management ofassociated sub-contractor development programmes Designverification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and testtechniques including support to EMC test houses and customerinstallations Generate design documentation and technical reportsInterfacing with related disciplines Adherence to EngineeringLifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviewsProvide Electrical Engineering expertise to the project teamBenefits: Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined Relocationpackage available Flexible working pattern including working fromhome/ flexible start and finish times 25 holiday days plus bankholidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’service Shared Incentive Plan Employee Assistance Programme Cycleto Work Scheme Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 xsalary Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50%of salary About You: The role holder will have a degree orequivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or strongly relatedsubject, and have experience in one or more of the following areas:- Specification or design of electrical power systems including ACto DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioningincluding linear and switch-mode supplies Previous experience ofoperating in a defence or high safety integrity environmentFamiliarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMCqualification to DEF STAN 59-411 Design proving, integration, anddefect resolution Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such asMatlab/Simulink would be beneficial as would some awareness ofSysML Gathering of evidence to support acceptance, fitness forpurpose, legislative requirements, and safety A rigorous approachto the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltageequipment You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and,therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and workedin the UK for the past 5 years About Aeropeople: Whether you’relooking for your next job or searching out the next superstar tojoin your team… Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenchedin the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive,and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both alocal and international level to help bring people and businessestogether, saving time and energy. Our capability is validatedthrough our Engineering Services division encompassing AircraftLine Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness MaintenanceOrganisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training divisionoffering technical training aircraft courses. During registration,please let us know where you are currently located or whichlocations you would consider taking a position in, required salaryand notice period. For the latest news, events and jobs pleasesearch ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latestjobs

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