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Lead Engineer - Underwater Acoustic Systems

Elan Defence · Dorset · Onsite

Salary: Rate negotiable Lead Engineer / Design Authority

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<img src="http://counter.adcourier.com/ZXdhbmxhd3Nvbi4xMzc2OC40MjRAZWxhbml0LmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif" /><br />Lead Engineer / Design Authority required with very specific experience of developing and accepting underwater acoustic equipment ie Sonar Arrays. <br /> <br />Due to the nature of the work undertaken the successful candidate will need full SC Clearance prior to starting so current SC is highly desirable. <br /> <br />The successful candidate will have detailed knowledge of underwater acoustic equipments and design from a Maritime background. Experienced in leading a technical or engineering team and working in all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle in a software or product delivery environment. Possess the ability and willingness to be 'hands-on' with system engineering tasks as part of the project (i.e. produce requirements, high level design and test specifications), especially in smaller or less complex projects. The ability to decompose complex issues to an appropriate level of detail, in a methodical manner. Experience of being the System Design Authority for a project / equipment. Appreciation of diverse technologies. <br /> <br />It is anticipated you will have knowledge of Test & Evaluation Maritime Range capability with previous experience of delivering complex Maritime Projects for the UK MOD. <br /> <br />You will have ownership of the technical solution and be very hands-on. You must have experience of defining and drafting detailed design. <br /> <br />Please apply through this advert or call Ewan on 0117 930 9711 for more info. <br />

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Elan Defence

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p align="left">ELAN DEFENCE BOILERPLATE</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Established in 2003, Elan Defence is Elan&rsquo;s specialist recruitment division, 100% focused on delivering recruitment solutions to the defence market. We have a full understanding of the security vetting process and automatically co-ordinate this process for our defence clients.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Elan Defence has specialist recruitment consultants skilled in recruiting candidates for the defence market, thus enabling our clients to use our candidate pool of skilled professionals, whilst accessing our market knowledge of the defence industry and its supplier base. Our consultants are security cleared as appropriate and are SHL qualified where needed. Elan Defence covers the full spectrum of permanent and contract skill types within the land, sea and air defence domains.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>More information on Elan Defence is available at <a href="http://www.elandefence.com/">www.elandefence.com</a></p>

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