Missile Mechanical Architect

Missile Mechanical Architect :

World class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Missile Mechanical Architect.

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance although this level of clearance is not required to be held at the time of application.

The contract is initially for 6 months (ongoing after). Hourly rate - 37ph

Missile Mechanical Architect Job Description:

Delivery of mechanical architecture activities to time, cost, quality and performance requirements

Some or all of the following (depending upon the specific role):

* Responsible for capturing critical parameters within the Missile TRS, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet the TRS requirements or Airframe TRS as it exists.
* Responsible for supporting the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements.
* Responsible for ensuring Safety Officer approval of the missile safety design (Mechanical Configuration = specific area of expertise)
* Produce regular reports to Project / Functional Managers on the Programme status, achievements, opportunities and challenges.

Skills / Experience - * Educated to degree level with 5 to 10 years experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering.
* Understanding of the broader engineering disciplines, including:
o Systems design.
o Safety systems
* Ability to technically manage internal & sub-contract activities.
* Ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders across the company.
* Good leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision.
* Determination & desire to succeed.
* Good interpersonal and highly developed communication skills.
* Willingness to travel within UK and Europe when required
* Ability to work in an international environment, understanding the cultural and political issues.

* Sound experience of Mechanical engineering, including:
o Static & Dynamic Analysis
o Design for Environment
o Thermal Management
o Material properties
o Tolerance studies
o Configuration Control
* Sound understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including:
o Aerodynamics
o Testability
o Production