Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.
 
This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great. 
 
Rate: £60.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference
Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs
Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. 
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview
 
Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description:
 
We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. This involves providing justification of the design and co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification.
 
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 TRS
Management of the mechanical interface with the launcher
Management of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile
Defining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements
Implementation of GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved
Development of the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe
Ensuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design
Interface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process
Producing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibility
Direct technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team
Controlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needs 
Skillset/experience required:

Educated to degree level with 10 years’ experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering
Ability to technically manage internal & sub-contract activities
Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision
Good knowledge & experience of mechanical design, including: Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment or Thermal Management.
Good understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including:
Aerodynamics
Testability
Production
Experience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design
Experience across the full Product Life Cycle
Ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal)
Willingness to travel within UK and Europe
DOORS experience would be great