Electrical Design Draughtsperson

Electrical Design Draughtsperson

With a heritage dating back to the 1930’s and based in Portsmouth Dockyard, 1710 Naval Air Squadron is a mixed Civil Service and military team that uses scientific and engineering reasoning to overcome UK MOD aircraft operational issues to recover, sustain and enhance aviation and general military capability.
Our Modifications team supports UK military helicopters as well as fixed wing and UAS fleets by introducing new technology to help protect the UK and our Armed Forces from real world threats. The team designs, prototypes, manufactures and assures industry standard aircraft modifications in support of urgent operational and safety requirements, using modern techniques including 3D scanning, 3D printing, and integrated CAD/CAM. Examples include introducing new communications, navigation, avionics, proximity alert systems and adapting role equipment fits, such as medical casualty evacuation capability.
As part of a diverse Civil Service and Military team of deep technical specialists from multidisciplinary backgrounds, you’ll work with other designers in delivering dynamic technical projects. As an Aircraft Electrical System Designer within our team you will be responsible for:

• Interpreting client’s engineering requirements and generating design solutions for aircraft system integration.
• Producing design solutions and engineering drawings for aircraft modifications.
• Gathering design data and conducting basic stress calculations to ensure compliance with airworthiness design requirements.

Travel opportunities to additional sites, off-site trials, conferences and visits to external partners could be a part of your role.

Your qualifications:
With strong English and Maths skills we're seeking applicants with a degree, ONC or a minimum of five years equivalent practical engineering experience related to Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering. Relevant technical knowledge, experience of aircraft structures and basic stress calculations would be an advantage but not essential, together with a working knowledge of 3D CAD systems (such as Autodesk’s Inventor software), strong IT skills and a flexible, adaptable and inquisitive approach to work.

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Closing Date: 30/04/19