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Test Engineer

KDC are looking for mechanical test engineers to work with their client on a short term basis to help with their cyclical testing.

Activities may include:
·Remote operation of non-automated rigs
·Troubleshooting faults and anomalies
·Servicing rig fuel, air and instrumentation systems
·Implementing test rig improvements
·Collating, validating and reporting test data

They are ideally looking for experience in the following areas:
·Experience in test facilities such as, combustion, heat exchangers, fuel delivery, air delivery
·Recording and reporting of test data
·Operating from an adjacent control room
·A broad understanding of engineering disciplines

Please contact Lauren on 01202596370 for more information

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Coventry

Salary:

Competitive

Job Ref:

J13947

Systems Architect

KDC are currently looking for an experienced Systems Architect to help support our client based in the South. The candidate will be working on the Network Management Systems providing Planning, Monitor and Control Architectures for future Milsatcom programmes.

Working closely with all other engineering disciplines, the successful candidate will be responsible for the generation and maintenance of system architect models and mapping of the model elements to requirements and other system level analyses.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing and developing system level architectures using UML in large complex programmes; defining and directing the architecting methodology to other architects and developers; ensuring that the architecting adds value to the overall systems engineering and development effort and is passionate about the use of architecture within this environment.

The candidate should be able to appliy the appropriate company standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.

Essential Skills:
• Development of requirement, architecture, interface and data models using UML
• Familiar with SOA Architecture
• Experience with Enterprise Architect (EA)
• Use of ClearCase and other configuration management tools
• Development of Requirements
• Rapid conversion of high level requirements into UML Models
• Create UML models and functional sepration to enable accurate estimating to be achieved
• Knowledge of full lifecycle Agile methodologies to take opportunities to continually improve software product
• Enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work with all levels of engineering, programme management and leadership
• Ability to interpret current practices and processes and recommend modifications for increased quality, performance and cost
• Proven ability to become actively involved in daily operations when required to meet critical schedules or resolve complex problems.
• Strong presentation/communications skills to convey software architectures to gain confidence of customers, managers and software teams
• Provides architectural guidelines for all software design activities to current and future technological environments.

Desirable Skills:
• Encapsulation of Requirements in DOORS
• Linking of UML models with requirements in DOORS
• Knowledge of Architecture Frameworks such as TOGAF and MODAF

If this sounds of interest then please apply!!

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Portsmouth

Salary:

DOE

Job Ref:

J13948

Project Manager

Project Manager

Are you a Project Manager looking to join a busy team, developing complex hardware systems. Would you like to set your career to be on a path to Programme Management?

This role will see you working with complex, cutting edge technologies see products through Development and Certification.
Applications are invited from who meet the following qualifying criteria

- Aerospace or Defence Sector background.- Experience of leading multiple projects at different lifecycle phases.
- Operates at the front end of complex hardware development - fuel systems, structures, weapons, combat systems or countermeasures.

To discuss the role contact Jay Hannen now on 01202 596 362.

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

United Kingdom

Salary:

Salary will be discussed on an individual basis

Job Ref:

J13943

Programme Manager

Are you a Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager ready for your next challenge, leading multiple, high value programmes (up to £500mil).

This role will see you working with complex, cutting edge technologies see products through Development and Certification.

Applications are invited from who meet the following qualifying criteria
- Aerospace or Defence Sector background.- Experience of leading multiple projects at different lifecycle phases.
- Operates at the front end of complex hardware development
- fuel systems, structures, weapons, combat systems or countermeasures.

To discuss the role contact Jay Hannen now on 01202 596 362.

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

United Kingdom

Salary:

Salary discussed on an individual basis

Job Ref:

J13942

CATIA V5 Design Engineer

KDC are looking for experienced Design Engineers for a contract opportunity to be based in Bristol.
The contract itself will involve working on the A350 CPD wing as well as other various work packages.
This is an initial 6 month contract with potential for it to be extended for the right candidates.
Tasking involves
·Modification of existing drawings/generation of new drawings as required
·Generation of supporting change documentation
·Attending technical reviews

Key experience and skills
·CATIA V5
·Experience in a relevant field
·Airbus VPN/PDM certificates to confirm you have completed the training.

For more information please contact Lauren on 01202596370

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Bristol

Salary:

Competitive

Job Ref:

J13941