Training System Cognisant Engineer
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LM People Job Code/Title:
Location:
Programme / Functional Group:
MST11156
E1463I / Systems Engineer Sr
Havant
MST IS - Crowsnest
Description of Business Environment:
Lockheed Martin UK Ltd Integrated Systems (LM UKIS) is the Prime Contractor for the
Merlin Mk2 Weapons System and is actively pursuing new business opportunities within
the Merlin franchise. The Merlin Training System programme is in the process of being
extended due to CROWSNEST and other changes to the Merlin Mk2 platform.
This position is for an experienced system engineer within the Training System (TS) IPT.
The successful candidate will have technical ownership of a number of TS related
activities through requirements development, subsystem design & development,
production, integration, subsystem and system integration problem resolution,
performance proving and customer & vendor sell-off.
Specific Job Description:
The candidate will have a complete understanding of the Training System on the MCSP
program and will be responsible for completing engineering analysis, specification,
development support, integration and qualification of the Training system within the
Training System Integrated Product Team (IPT). The candidate will report to the Training
System IPT Lead and MCSP Senior Technical Leadership, collaborating with other IPT
members for other elements of the training system to include tactical system, and air
vehicle/avionics (Agusta Westland).
Specific tasks will include:
 Liaise with the Training system vendors (CAE Inc.) to facilitate completion of the
Training System programme, including enhancements, in line with MCSP programme
milestones
 Liaise with other IPT test teams, flight test teams and other test engineers
 Review and approve vendor documentation for Training System, including Test Plans,
Schedules, Reports and future proposals
 Be responsible for the functional aspects of the Training System, to include
customer/user satisfaction within the overall system as specified
 Take ownership of SRD (including TLS), SS and SSS requirements and work these
through to sell off in accordance with MCSP programme milestones
 Be responsible for Training System IPT Technical work products as assigned by the
IPT lead or IPT tech lead
 Resolve assigned PTRs, provide input to PTR metrics and support PTRA and PTRB as
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Respond to Observations applicable to the Training System
Support operational trials planning, data gathering and analysis
Conduct Data Analysis, in support of resolution of PTRs and Observations
Own the completion of assigned IPT Technical tasks
Liaise with, and co-ordinate input from Engineering Specialists
Provide input to subcontract programme management and cost estimation teams
Sponsor CRs and concessions through CCB
Review and approve limitations associated with Training System and assess impact to
aircraft and Training System operation
In time, and subject to approval through the Competency Management System (CMS)
take on signatory responsibility for Training System CoDs and associated work
products (including internal DA checklists)
The Training System cognisant engineer must be a champion of teamwork and foster a
team environment that encourages ownership and accountability across the functional
membership.
Required Skills:
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Training System or Aircraft System Design / Development / Integration / Testing experience,
including experience of both hardware and software aspects
Knowledge of Training System or Aircraft technologies such as Visual Display Systems, EO/IR
& DAS systems
Knowledge of Software development techniques including AgileBroad knowledge of computing
and networking solutions
Strong technical foundation in System Engineering principles and practice
Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
Ability to take technical ownership for Training System deliverables
Ability to scrutinise subcontractor technical submissions and provide constructive feedback
Experience of providing technical briefings/presentations up to Executive level
Ability to take ownership of technical issues and drive them to closure
Experience of developing effective relationships with customers and suppliers both internal and
external
Experience of Internal and external negotiation
Desired Skills:
 Technical development experience in defence / helicopter domain.
 Experience of SBM Team Track
 Experience of DOORS
 Experience of Earned Value Management
Standard Job Description:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk,
and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at
all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation,
operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of
customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical,
schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade
studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer
requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically achieved
through proven professional experience. Will also consider individuals with equivalent experience /
combined education.
Considered experienced, but still a learner.