Electrical Design Engineer
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LM People Job Code/Title:
Location:
Programme / Functional Group:
LMUKA11138
E1444I / Electrical Engineer Stf
Ampthill
Ampthill - Vehicles
Description of Business Environment:
LM is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Design Engineer for the
programmes within the Vehicles Business Area. The role is to develop, test and integrate
electrical power and control systems designs through to qualification for ground based
vehicles. You will be part of a team reviewing system specifications, writing and capturing
product functional requirements, producing sytem models, performing analysis, simulation,
design and testing of the platform power and control. Reporting to the Platform Electrical
Architecture Technical Lead and Design Team Lead, the candidate will be expected to
take responsibility for technical decisions of a particular part of the product design,
documenting design decisions throughout development and will also need to work with
minimal supervision. Further, communicating with internal functions, to ensure all views
are gauged and understood before, during and after delivery of the detailed design.
Specific Job Description:
Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the candidate is expected to take responsibility for
the design, development and support of control system solutions from concept to
completion following a detailed development process. Provide guidance and governance
to the team in the integration of the deliverables, supporting as necessary assembly and
installation. Provide direction to the project team against specification requirements and
further supporting design review activities. Define processes, specifications, and
procedures that support the design and manufacture of the solutions. Provide direction to
develop scope of work, metrics, schedules and budgets. Engage in the technical detail as
an integral member of the team.
Required Skills:
 The core competences and qualifications for the job are:
 Hardware electrical power and circuit protection design experience
 Demonstrable implementation experience of power and control strategies
 Electrical/Electronics design and experience of low voltage (DC) high current
power distribution.
 Distributed control and Interface experience.
 Working at system level, with suppliers/customers both internal and external.
 Able to work at unit level, with ability to understand and develop detailed
technical trades.
 Product Development Process awareness • Knowledge of hardware and bus
protocols including: CAN, SSI, RS422, IBIS, Ethernet, 1553
 Use and selection of motor technologies and drive solutions
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Knowledge of hardware and bus protocols including: CAN, SSI, RS422, IBIS, Ethernet,
1553
The role will involve working on UK classified programmes the candidate must
therefore be willing and able to obtain a security clearance to SC.
Desired Skills:
The role requires a working knowledge of the following skills, hence, experience in these
areas will be an advantage:
 Saber RD simulation experience.
 Experience with Def Stan 61-5 part 6.
 Practical electrical installation, harness and busbar design experience.
 Prior ground vehicle design, integration and field trial experience.
 Practical past experience with 28V vehicle power generation and distribution
system.
 Knowledge of EMC, and power system design to minimise signatures (Electric
and Magnetic field).
 Experience of working in a structured development process environment.
 Knowledge of EMC
 Ability to support and manage aspects of assembly, integration and test.
 Experience of schematic capture and PCB layout.
 Awareness of MISRA, DO-178C and IEC61508 design. Relevant
experience/understanding of the expectations of being employed in a safety
critical marketplace (e.g. aerospace/medical/military).
Standard Job Description:
Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and
networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for
commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically
achieved through demonstrable professional experience. Will also consider individuals
with equivalent experience / combined education. Considered an emerging authority