18 contracts found

To manage external and internal changes, including associated bid activity, for a major programme within the Naval Systems (NS) Business Stream. Key Responsibilities: Under the direction of the NS Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager: Leading bid activity for changes on current contracts; Customer point of change for contract changes; Negotiating changes with customers; Writing and maintaining Change Management Plans, ensuring team are familiar with and adhering to bid/change processes; Collating estimates and impact assessments for Change and liaising with the commercial department in preparing cost models; Preparing metrics for Change; Writing change proposals; Leading changes through internal senior management governance; Assessing and identifying change against current contract baseline and closing gap between current contract baseline and project ECRs; Instructing the project team when a change is agreed and when it is ready for embodiment; Ensuring changes are embodied and identified in the correct manner; Leading regular stand-ups for bid activity; Managing the resource demand for associated bid activity within the Programme. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Demonstrable awareness/knowledge, skills & experience in the following: Creating and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures and Work Packages; Developing and implementing Change Management Plans; Writing Engineering Change Proposals Risk registers; Budget, Estimate To Complete, Estimate at Completion; Contracted change - Time & cost evaluation, scope & negotiation; Embodiment of Change and maintenance of Contract Baseline; Interfacing effectively with engineering management and project team; Good understanding and awareness of the engineering lifecycle and content of technical reviews; ITT / RFQ response - organisation & management and budgeting; Preparing project and bid schedules including resourcing; People Management: Getting the best out of the team; Awareness of what motivates individuals; Ability to ensure individuals deliver on their promises;# Strong negotiation and persuasive skills. Complexity and Creativity - Problem Solving: Demonstrate knowledge, experience & skills in some or all of the following: Ongoing capability development / business improvement; Six sigma or equivalent problem solving / development capabilities; Automation of data collection & analysis; Design and Application of focused metrics; Data-based decision making; Lessons larned process. Judgements and Decisions - Advice: Demonstrate knowledge/experience of Reviewing bid status, forecasts, metrics, etc to ensure awareness of issues/likely outcomes; Focussing on priorities to make key decisions to deliver best possible outcome within given timescales; Managing and negotiating technical discussions. Contacts and Communications: Demonstrate basic knowledge/experience of the following: Communications planning & maintenance to manage stakeholder interests & their perception of the company WRT assigned contract(s) / project(s) Communications skills supporting presentations, reviews & interaction with senior project management, customers & stakeholders including military personnel Understanding the dynamics in an integrated team / partner environment and the management of a "no surprise " culture Conflict resolution & negotiation skills DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR WORK EVERY APPLICANT MUST BE IN THE POSITION TO OBTAIN THE RELEVANT SECURITY CLEARANCE. THIS INCLUDES A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF LIVING IN THE UK FOR 5 YEARS. Job Type: Contract Salary: £300.00 to £400.00 /day Experience: Change Management: 1 year (Preferred)

End User Delivery Engineer  Bristol  Competitive day rate  This position is a Technical role within the Computershare Global Planning & Delivery - Projects Delivery team, working on a specific end user integration project. What will you be doing? You will be working within the Programme IT Team and help build and deploy a standard laptop build for a newly acquired company. The role will require working 'hands-on' with various teams to adapt and evolve the current SOE to be fit for purpose. This also includes reviewing, documenting and implementing policies and standards relating to the Computershare platform environment and ensuring adherence to security procedures. You will be responsible for participating within integration planning and decision-making processes by providing technical assistance and knowledge as a subject matter expert (e.g. Windows 10, Active Directory, Policies, Deployment tools) preparing technical and project reports for Management is also an essential part of this role. Required Experience Solid working knowledge of the following: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 10 WDS, MDT and OSD deployment methods Desktop application packaging and deployment Microsoft System Center suite (in particular SCCM & SCOM) Laptop hardware Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Microsoft DHCP, DNS Anti Virus, Data protection, bitlocker encryption Multi Language builds Experience with: Remote site deployments Desktop hardening / security End user integrations Developing and contributing to SOE's Working in a regulated environment (financial services/banking) Working across AD Domains Experience and Competencies Networking and remote site connectivity (e.g. Switching, Routing, wireless, VPN) VDI technologies Creating, maintaining and following technical procedures and documentation Working with Service Management aligned processes (Incident, Problem, Change and Release) preferably ITIL Working in a large, complex technical environment  A Truly Diverse Place to Work Computershare celebrates the diversity of our people and we welcome applications from everyone. At Computershare, we believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers' needs to allow us to drive better outcomes. As a global organisation, with an increasingly agile workforce, we 're happy to consider flexible working arrangements. All successful candidates will be required to undergo the Computershare Pre-Employment Screening Process before commencing employment. Employment will be subject to satisfactory clearance on background checks including Identification, Passport Validation, Finance, Qualification, Employment / Personal referencing and Criminal Record Basic Disclosure checks. Computershare Technology Services (UK) Ltd is registered in England & Wales, Company No. 03199675. Registered Office: The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS13 8AE

As a member of the GSA Family, you are part of an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we want you to be your best self. You will be given the opportunity to not only Make A Difference but also directly contribute to our success. Along with continuous learning and development, you will have the chance to work and interact with people from all over the world. Are you ready to Make A Difference? GSA is growing and expanding very rapidly, and we are looking for a Research Database Analyst to join our team in Bristol to complete and exciting project over the next two months. We offer you a role in a fast-paced and international working environment where everything is possible. You will be responsible for collating, manipulating, analysing and managing several databases of research information to meet the short, medium and long-term objectives of our UK and Ireland Operations. Here we want to challenge you - Go beyond what you thought you were capable of and together let's push each other forward. You will be expected to primarily report to the Operations Director UK and Ireland but, will further liaise and work with the Global Head of Research & Intel (based in London) whilst also working closely with other global divisions within the company. If you are a self-driven individual with amazing attention to detail, you are exactly who we are looking for. If you can maintain and analyse large sets of data in Microsoft Excel and other Business Intelligence systems, then we would love to speak with you. Click apply now and follow the prompts.

Due to an increase in volume of work from new contracts and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics is looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our team. The candidate will be able to further develop their skills within an exciting and challenging environment. The role will primarily be providing the software development & verification needs to the Active Control Product team. This will include the development of the existing real-time control software, aircraft simulator interface software and the development of supporting software tools to improve production efficiency. Further ahead there may also be opportunities for the candidate to support the growing requirement for coding of safety related software, within the Marine and Aerospace domains. This role is based in our Clifton office (moving to Filton in Dec 2019) and may require occasional trips to customer sites.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide Software for the Active Control product range Provide technical customer support for the Active Control products during software and system Integration activities Aid the development and V&V of Active Control Product updates Support coding of safety related software within the company Follow development procedures, including those issued via the Company's Quality Management System, classifications and statutory bodies QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Candidates will be degree qualified in a related discipline C / C++ coding experience Ethernet / IP experience (UDP / TCP) Version Control System experience (Perforce, Git, Etc) Understanding of branching work streams for development and release Understanding of software release and version control Experience of using ticket systems (Jira, etc) Command line Linux experience Experience of Real Time Operating Systems such as QNX is desirable Awareness of coding standards and how this effects code quality is desirable Awareness of unit testing and how this effects code quality Understanding of electronic principles PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The personal qualities of the jobholder will be key to success in this role. The role demands a self-motivated attitude with a real drive to progress. The following characteristics and qualities are identified as essential for the role: The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC Clearance Enthusiastic, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate initiative An ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when required Ability to take ownership of an activity and see through to a successful outcome Demonstrable diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with colleagues and customers The confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail Application deadline: 6/10/2019

Due to an increase in volume of work from new contracts and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics is looking for a Systems (and Software) Safety Engineer on a consultancy or contract basis for aerospace and marine equipment programmes. The ideal candidate would be able to lead all systems software safety engineering activities of the business within the aerospace and marine environments from safety planning to safety case development. The candidate will bring a wealth of experience in actively delivering safe systems within the overall equipment programme. It is essential the candidate has a thorough understanding of applied safety engineering and assurance from one of the main perspectives: functional safety (through IEC61508) or SAE processes (through ARP 4754 DO-254/DO-178B/C) or other equivalent guidelines and standards (e.g. Nuclear, Rail or Space). Working across our aerospace and marine systems programmes, the ideal candidate will be flexible, willing to learn and value a changing environment. An experienced operator who can lead safety programmes of work and represent the safety endeavour to Independent Safety Auditors (ISA), safety authorities and internal stakeholders. This role is based in our Clifton office (moving to North Bristol, December 2019) and may require occasional trips to customer sites in the UK or internationally. The candidate must be willing to undergo and obtain UK Security Clearance.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the business in systems & software safety Be a key part of a systems and safety engineering team across multiple programmes Act as the principal point of contact for safety related matters on allocated projects Develop safety processes and regimes on allocated projects and oversee operation Derive safety requirements within the required safety regimes Take responsibility for ensuring safety requirements are assessed and evidenced Be willing to travel and engage with Independent Safety Auditor (ISA) and safety authorities Promote within the project environment adherence to safety, quality and standards, including those issued via the Company's Quality Management System, classifications and statutory bodies   QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Bachelor's Degree qualified in a STEM subject of relevance (Master's degree or PhD preferred) Demonstrable experience of working in a safety-related discipline in the aerospace or defence industries Evidence of attendance and completion of safety related course(s) of study or professional development Thorough understanding of applied safety engineering and assurance from one of the main perspectives: functional safety (through IEC61508) or SAE processes (through ARP 4754 DO-254/DO-178B/C) or other equivalent guidelines and standards (e.g. Nuclear, Rail or Space). The candidate will understand or be able to conduct (no expectation of demonstrable experience in all methods): Safety Management Planning, Safety Reviews, Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) assessments, Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), System Safety Assessments (SSA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Software (specific) Hazard Analysis (SHA), Goal Structured Notation (GSN), Safety Case (development) and Report (SCR). Proven experience of working within DEF-STAN 00-56 mandated environment (highly desirable) Practical experience assuring safety within the systems "V-Model " lifecycle Experience in writing safety documentation across the lifecycle from planning to safety case reports Awareness of product Configuration Management (CM) and its application to the product Understanding of the constraints of operating within the aerospace and marine domain Exposure to DOORS for requirements management and computer aided safety tooling (e.g. FaultTree+)   PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The personal qualities of the jobholder will be key to success in this role. The following characteristics and qualities are identified as essential for the role: "Risk-management " minded in their approach to the identification and mitigation of hazards Can command respect and operate with independence Pragmatic, understands ALARP, finds solutions and not just barriers Maintains a firm position whilst retaining the respect of stakeholders Enthusiastic, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate initiative An ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when required Ability to take ownership of an activity and see through to a successful outcome Demonstrable diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with colleagues and customers Confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail   Application deadline: 6/10/2019

TPG are currently looking for numerous Project managers to work onsite with our MOD Customer. Previous project controls experience would be beneficial, Risk analysis, Planning (MSP/Primavera). Previous experience of setting up Agile projects/Portfolio Kanban with associated governance, controls and reporting. Ideally public services and MOD experience and current S/C.

Cost Engineer / Cost Analyst - Security Cleared Bristol Long Term £500- £600 RT Consulting are a Change and Transformation Consultancy, we are successfully supporting the delivery of tangible, long lasting change across the UK Government, Defence and Intelligence Sectors. Due to our continued success across our UK Defence Portfolio, we are looking for talented and driven Cost Engineers / Cost Analyst to join our interim team of associates. As the Cost Engineer / Cost Analyst you will be working directly on client site, liaising with client and project stakeholders to establish strategy cost reductions while reporting to senior managers. Ideally the successful Cost Engineer / Cost Analyst will have: An understanding of Cost Estimating techniques and principals Experience in coordinating and establishing the requirements for overall cost estimates and disciplines Experience preparing and analysing cost reports Experience and understanding of financial and accountancy practices Experience of cost analytics Due to the nature of this project, our Cost Engineers / Cost Analyst will need to be Security Cleared to SC or BPSS level and be willing and eligible to go through the Clearance process. Please note that due to a large number of applications we are not always able to respond to you if you are not suitable for the project, however we will hold on to your CV for future projects.

End User Delivery Engineer  Bristol  Competitive day rate  This position is a Technical role within the Computershare Global Planning & Delivery - Projects Delivery team, working on a specific end user integration project. What will you be doing? You will be working within the Programme IT Team and help build and deploy a standard laptop build for a newly acquired company. The role will require working 'hands-on' with various teams to adapt and evolve the current SOE to be fit for purpose. This also includes reviewing, documenting and implementing policies and standards relating to the Computershare platform environment and ensuring adherence to security procedures. You will be responsible for participating within integration planning and decision-making processes by providing technical assistance and knowledge as a subject matter expert (e.g. Windows 10, Active Directory, Policies, Deployment tools) preparing technical and project reports for Management is also an essential part of this role. Required Experience Solid working knowledge of the following: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 10 WDS, MDT and OSD deployment methods Desktop application packaging and deployment Microsoft System Center suite (in particular SCCM & SCOM) Laptop hardware Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Microsoft DHCP, DNS Anti Virus, Data protection, bitlocker encryption Multi Language builds Experience with: Remote site deployments Desktop hardening / security End user integrations Developing and contributing to SOE's Working in a regulated environment (financial services/banking) Working across AD Domains Experience and Competencies Networking and remote site connectivity (e.g. Switching, Routing, wireless, VPN) VDI technologies Creating, maintaining and following technical procedures and documentation Working with Service Management aligned processes (Incident, Problem, Change and Release) preferably ITIL Working in a large, complex technical environment  A Truly Diverse Place to Work Computershare celebrates the diversity of our people and we welcome applications from everyone. At Computershare, we believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers' needs to allow us to drive better outcomes. As a global organisation, with an increasingly agile workforce, we 're happy to consider flexible working arrangements. All successful candidates will be required to undergo the Computershare Pre-Employment Screening Process before commencing employment. Employment will be subject to satisfactory clearance on background checks including Identification, Passport Validation, Finance, Qualification, Employment / Personal referencing and Criminal Record Basic Disclosure checks. Computershare Technology Services (UK) Ltd is registered in England & Wales, Company No. 03199675. Registered Office: The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS13 8AE

Stirling Dynamics Aerospace Technical Services Sector is now seeking to recruit multiple contract engineers to support upcoming programmes of work within Stirling facilities. The Senior Modelling and Simulation Engineers will work within a team responsible for producing models (flight dynamics, flight control, hydraulics, landing gear etc.) for new aircraft development. The work involves the development of the flight dynamics model and/or continued development of the system models, together with the integration of the models in a test platform, and carrying out model analysis to further assist the system design and verification. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Interact with internal and external customers on a technical level. Deliver engineering solutions at a consistently high standard (self-checking results). Maintain the project documentation in line with the quality plan. Manage multiple tasks and deliver within agreed timescales and budgets. Interact with other engineers on a technical and project level.   Key skills required: A competent user of Matlab/Simulink. A proven ability to derive mathematical models of physical systems from fundamental engineering principles. Ability to reverse engineer models from a defined architecture. Development of test specifications and their implementation in code. Experience of working within a configuration-controlled development team (The use of GIT would be an advantage). Experience of model validation against a test specimen. Application deadline: 31/12/2019

As a member of the GSA Family, you are part of an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we want you to be your best self. You will be given the opportunity to not only Make A Difference but also directly contribute to our success. Along with continuous learning and development, you will have the chance to work and interact with people from all over the world. Are you ready to Make A Difference? GSA is growing and expanding very rapidly, and we are looking for a  Research Database Analyst  to join our team in Bristol to complete and exciting project over the next two months. We offer you a role in a fast-paced and international working environment where everything is possible. You will be responsible for collating, manipulating, analysing and managing several databases of research information to meet the short, medium and long-term objectives of our UK and Ireland Operations. Here we want to challenge you - Go beyond what you thought you were capable of and together let's push each other forward. You will be expected to primarily report to the Operations Director UK and Ireland but, will further liaise and work with the Global Head of Research & Intel (based in London) whilst also working closely with other global divisions within the company. If you are a self-driven individual with amazing attention to detail, you are exactly who we are looking for. If you can maintain and analyse large sets of data in Microsoft Excel and other Business Intelligence systems, then we would love to speak with you. Click apply now and follow the prompts.

IT Business Analyst (SC Cleared) 12 months (6 plus 6) Bristol CRM Business Analyst, Agile Business Analyst, BA RedCortex are a Microsoft Partner, pioneering Cloud Transformation services; we are growing rapidly with a number of public sector and enterprise clients. We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst, with SC Clearance, to work on an exciting, large project within the public sector, deploying a new CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills as a Business Analyst, understanding the issues, producing documentation and collaborating with a variety of teams to ensure the solution aligns with business needs. This is a high profile public sector client working to deliver the latest system for its staff and the general public. As Business Analyst you will be an integral part of the team, working in an Agile environment using BDD, and business analysis tools to ensure the project's success. For the role of Business Analyst, the following skills and experience are preferable; Experience of CRMs - Microsoft Dynamics and Dynamics 365 Understanding of full Microsoft Office and Office 365 suites Certified Scrum Master Experience using agile tools and techniques Understanding of Cloud technologies If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit your CV ASAP. By applying to this advert you are giving Red Cortex Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. The services advertised by Red Cortex are those of an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

SAP FICO Consultant Bristol - Contract Altran is looking for a SAP FICO Specialist to join the team in Bristol. Your role You will possess creative problem-solving skills in a team environment and comfortable with communicating clearly and efficiently throughout varying levels of both the customer and Altran businesses. Due to the nature of the assignments undertaken by Altran you will work in an environment that promotes autonomy and initiative, requiring a flexible attitude. Above all, you will have a desire to progress. Responsibilities Working with business process team and business analysts, requirements, functional design Analyse, develop and maintain complete and accurate system architecture documentation On-going management of landscape and future SAP changes providing design direction of those changes Provide 3rd level support, support calls, change requests Proven experience of at least one FI/CO implementation Experience with requirement gathering, business analysis; working with client to document and validate solutions Your profile Knowledge and Experience SAP ECC6 SAP S4 HANA ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) If you have the skills for the role above and want to be considered, please do hit the apply button today. 

Due to an increase in volume of work from new contracts and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics is looking for a talented Software Verification Engineer to join our team at the Engineer or Senior Engineer level (depending on experience). The ideal candidate would be familiar with all aspects of verification & validation throughout the software and systems development lifecycle from requirements elicitation to customer acceptance. Experience of embedded systems, real-time operating systems and safety-critical certification of software aspects within the aerospace and defence sectors will be an added advantage. Working across our portfolio of aerospace, training and simulation and marine systems programmes, the ideal candidate will be flexible, willing to learn and value a changing environment. An ability to work from rapid concepts to more formal safety critical development projects and work closely with control and simulation engineers is essential to success in this role. This role is based in our Clifton office (moving to North Bristol, December 2019) and may require occasional trips to customer sites in the UK or internationally. The candidate must be willing to undergo and obtain UK Security Clearance. Applications from individuals working at systems level V&V will also be considered.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Be a key part of the software team providing in-house software engineering capability to the business Working across the software development lifecycle, undertake verification and validation (V&V) of software for the following system(s): Non-flight worthy active flight control simulator products (sticks, throttles, pedals and G-Seats) Safety-critical marine and aerospace autopilot control system(s) Safety-related aircraft Nose Wheel Steering System (NWSS) Control Unit(s) Be willing to travel and engage with the customer in providing support during system acceptance Promote verification and validation know-how and software safety testing expertise within the business Provide expertise in the application of safety-critical standards to software V&V within the business Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software function in its tooling and processes Promote within the project environment adherence to quality and standards, including those issued via the Company's Quality Management System, classifications and statutory bodies. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Bachelor's Degree qualified (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems) Awareness of DO-178B/C, IEC61508 or other equivalent software safety guidelines and standards Experience in writing V&V planning documents, test plans, procedures, results analysis and reporting Practical experience in working within the systems (and software) "V-Model " lifecycle Fully conversant in UML (or SysML) for systems analysis and specification in influencing software V&V Understanding of the testing constraints within embedded, real-time & safety-critical systems Exposure to DOORS for requirements management and V&V purposes (desirable) Working knowledge of C and C++ (Ada or FORTRAN advantageous) Awareness of the role of coding standards in V&V and their application (e.g. MISRA) Experience of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS): QNX, VxWorks, RT Linux, LynxOS Awareness of DevOps, continuous integration and tooling: JIRA, Perforce, GIT, Jenkins, etc. Low-level device driver testing experience: CANBUS, RS232, RS485, Ethernet and ADC/DAC Prior experience of conducting V&V on MATLAB/Simulink auto-code Experience in the use of testing tools (LDRA highly desirable) Experience of Texas Instruments Development Environment and C2000 series processors (desirable) PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The personal qualities of the jobholder will be key to success in this role. The following characteristics and qualities are identified as essential for the role: Enthusiastic, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate initiative An ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when required Ability to take ownership of an activity and see through to a successful outcome Demonstrable diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with colleagues and customers Confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail Application deadline: 6/10//2019

Due to an increase in volume of work from new contracts and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics is looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our team. The candidate will be able to further develop their skills within an exciting and challenging environment. The role will primarily be providing the software development & verification needs to the Active Control Product team. This will include the development of the existing real-time control software, aircraft simulator interface software and the development of supporting software tools to improve production efficiency. Further ahead there may also be opportunities for the candidate to support the growing requirement for coding of safety related software, within the Marine and Aerospace domains. This role is based in our Clifton office (moving to Filton in Dec 2019) and may require occasional trips to customer sites.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide Software for the Active Control product range Provide technical customer support for the Active Control products during software and system Integration activities Aid the development and V&V of Active Control Product updates Support coding of safety related software within the company Follow development procedures, including those issued via the Company's Quality Management System, classifications and statutory bodies QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Candidates will be degree qualified in a related discipline C / C++ coding experience Ethernet / IP experience (UDP / TCP) Version Control System experience (Perforce, Git, Etc) Understanding of branching work streams for development and release Understanding of software release and version control Experience of using ticket systems (Jira, etc) Command line Linux experience Experience of Real Time Operating Systems such as QNX is desirable Awareness of coding standards and how this effects code quality is desirable Awareness of unit testing and how this effects code quality Understanding of electronic principles PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The personal qualities of the jobholder will be key to success in this role. The role demands a self-motivated attitude with a real drive to progress. The following characteristics and qualities are identified as essential for the role: The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC Clearance Enthusiastic, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate initiative An ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when required Ability to take ownership of an activity and see through to a successful outcome Demonstrable diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with colleagues and customers The confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail Application deadline: 6/10/2019

Due to an increase in volume of work from new contracts and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics is looking for a Systems (and Software) Safety Engineer on a consultancy or contract basis for aerospace and marine equipment programmes. The ideal candidate would be able to lead all systems software safety engineering activities of the business within the aerospace and marine environments from safety planning to safety case development. The candidate will bring a wealth of experience in actively delivering safe systems within the overall equipment programme. It is essential the candidate has a thorough understanding of applied safety engineering and assurance from one of the main perspectives: functional safety (through IEC61508) or SAE processes (through ARP 4754 DO-254/DO-178B/C) or other equivalent guidelines and standards (e.g. Nuclear, Rail or Space). Working across our aerospace and marine systems programmes, the ideal candidate will be flexible, willing to learn and value a changing environment. An experienced operator who can lead safety programmes of work and represent the safety endeavour to Independent Safety Auditors (ISA), safety authorities and internal stakeholders. This role is based in our Clifton office (moving to North Bristol, December 2019) and may require occasional trips to customer sites in the UK or internationally. The candidate must be willing to undergo and obtain UK Security Clearance.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the business in systems & software safety Be a key part of a systems and safety engineering team across multiple programmes Act as the principal point of contact for safety related matters on allocated projects Develop safety processes and regimes on allocated projects and oversee operation Derive safety requirements within the required safety regimes Take responsibility for ensuring safety requirements are assessed and evidenced Be willing to travel and engage with Independent Safety Auditor (ISA) and safety authorities Promote within the project environment adherence to safety, quality and standards, including those issued via the Company's Quality Management System, classifications and statutory bodies   QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Bachelor's Degree qualified in a STEM subject of relevance (Master's degree or PhD preferred) Demonstrable experience of working in a safety-related discipline in the aerospace or defence industries Evidence of attendance and completion of safety related course(s) of study or professional development Thorough understanding of applied safety engineering and assurance from one of the main perspectives: functional safety (through IEC61508) or SAE processes (through ARP 4754 DO-254/DO-178B/C) or other equivalent guidelines and standards (e.g. Nuclear, Rail or Space). The candidate will understand or be able to conduct (no expectation of demonstrable experience in all methods): Safety Management Planning, Safety Reviews, Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) assessments, Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), System Safety Assessments (SSA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Software (specific) Hazard Analysis (SHA), Goal Structured Notation (GSN), Safety Case (development) and Report (SCR). Proven experience of working within DEF-STAN 00-56 mandated environment (highly desirable) Practical experience assuring safety within the systems "V-Model " lifecycle Experience in writing safety documentation across the lifecycle from planning to safety case reports Awareness of product Configuration Management (CM) and its application to the product Understanding of the constraints of operating within the aerospace and marine domain Exposure to DOORS for requirements management and computer aided safety tooling (e.g. FaultTree+)   PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The personal qualities of the jobholder will be key to success in this role. The following characteristics and qualities are identified as essential for the role: "Risk-management " minded in their approach to the identification and mitigation of hazards Can command respect and operate with independence Pragmatic, understands ALARP, finds solutions and not just barriers Maintains a firm position whilst retaining the respect of stakeholders Enthusiastic, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate initiative An ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when required Ability to take ownership of an activity and see through to a successful outcome Demonstrable diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with colleagues and customers Confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail   Application deadline: 6/10/2019

Risk Manager Security Cleared £270- £340 Bristol RT Consulting are a Change and Transformation Consultancy, supporting the delivery of change across UK Government, Defence and Intelligence Sectors. Partnering with the Big 4 Consultancies to deliver tangible, long lasting change. Due to our continued success across our UK Portfolio, we are growing our RT Society of Interim Associates. With that in mind, we are looking for Risk Managers to support the review of current risk processes within the project teams. Ideally the successful Risk Managers will have: Experience reviewing project risk registers and reports Proficient knowledge using Visio and PowerPoint for presentations Previous experience using project ARM risk databases and ensure quality and accuracy of data The ability to analyse risks and identify their potential impact and interdependencies An understanding of data analysis to review and regularly update the reports Key experiences we are looking for include: Knowledge and experience of risk management tools; ARM, @Risk, Primevera Risk Analysis Project Risk Monitor and evaluate risk and risk management activities Due to the nature of this project, our Risk Manager will need to be Security Cleared to SC or BPSS level and be willing and eligible to go through the Clearance process. RT Consultants have the opportunity to work across some of the largest, most complex Programmes of work being delivered across the UK. As a member of our RT Society, we aim to offer you as much support and project continuity as possible, with a dedicated Society Team lead and web based platform where you can interact with other RT Society members. Please note that due to a large number of applications we are not always able to respond to you if you are not suitable for the project, however we will hold on to your CV for future projects.

Stirling Dynamics Aerospace Technical Services Sector is now seeking to recruit multiple contract engineers to support upcoming programmes of work within Stirling facilities. The Senior Modelling and Simulation Engineers will work within a team responsible for producing models (flight dynamics, flight control, hydraulics, landing gear etc.) for new aircraft development. The work involves the development of the flight dynamics model and/or continued development of the system models, together with the integration of the models in a test platform, and carrying out model analysis to further assist the system design and verification. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Interact with internal and external customers on a technical level. Deliver engineering solutions at a consistently high standard (self-checking results). Maintain the project documentation in line with the quality plan. Manage multiple tasks and deliver within agreed timescales and budgets. Interact with other engineers on a technical and project level.   Key skills required: A competent user of Matlab/Simulink. A proven ability to derive mathematical models of physical systems from fundamental engineering principles. Ability to reverse engineer models from a defined architecture. Development of test specifications and their implementation in code. Experience of working within a configuration-controlled development team (The use of GIT would be an advantage). Experience of model validation against a test specimen. Application deadline: 31/12/2019

As a member of the GSA Family, you are part of an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we want you to be your best self. You will be given the opportunity to not only Make A Difference but also directly contribute to our success. Along with continuous learning and development, you will have the chance to work and interact with people from all over the world. Are you ready to Make A Difference? GSA is growing and expanding very rapidly, and we are looking for a  Research Database Analyst  to join our team in Bristol to complete and exciting project over the next two months. We offer you a role in a fast-paced and international working environment where everything is possible. You will be responsible for collating, manipulating, analysing and managing several databases of research information to meet the short, medium and long-term objectives of our UK and Ireland Operations. Here we want to challenge you - Go beyond what you thought you were capable of and together let's push each other forward. You will be expected to primarily report to the Operations Director UK and Ireland but, will further liaise and work with the Global Head of Research & Intel (based in London) whilst also working closely with other global divisions within the company. If you are a self-driven individual with amazing attention to detail, you are exactly who we are looking for. If you can maintain and analyse large sets of data in Microsoft Excel and other Business Intelligence systems, then we would love to speak with you. Click apply now and follow the prompts.