Missile Mechanical Architect

Description

Our client, a Defence and Aerospace supplier is looking for a Missile Mechanical Architect to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance ahead of starting.6 month initial contract.Hybrid working, based in Stevenage. 60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Responsibilities:

The role is responsible for the delivery of the missile mechanical architecture requirements and typical responsibilities include:

Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRSManagement of the mechanical interface with the launcherManagement of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the MissileDefining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirementsImplementation of GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achievedDevelopment of the overall proving logic for the validation of the AirframeEnsuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of designInterface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development processProducing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibilityDirect technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project teamControlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needsSkillset/experience required:

Educated to degree level with 10 years' experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineeringAbility to technically manage internal & sub-contract activitiesStrong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering visionGood knowledge & experience of missile mechanical design, including:o Static & Dynamic Analysis

o Design for Environment

o Thermal Management

Good understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including:o Aerodynamics

o Testability o Production

Experience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of DesignExperience across the full Product Life CycleAbility to influence senior managers and other stakeholdersStrong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal)Willingness to travel within UK and Europe

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