Military Technical Lead

Our client is a world-class, independent engineering consultancy, who supports vehicle manufacturers and their supply chain with cutting - edge engineering and test expertise. They offer full-system design, test and integration expertise to automotive anddefence industries. The main aspects of technical EMC responsibility for Military / Defence projects includes: - Consultant offering expertise against EMC Military / defence standards - Assessing requirements / specification consultancy - Technical control plan / test plan generation - Technical consultancy EMC test methods / techniques - Management / review supplier designs - EMC testing facilitation across multiple laboratories - Test data analysis / data validation - Report deliverable documentation Key Functions - Department technical lead for MIL-STD-461 and DEF STAN 59-411 EMC testing and qualification programmes - Preparation of control plans / test plans across multiple Military platform types - Technical review / Gap Analysis of Customer documentation/policies/procedures - Provide hands-on project consultancy / problem resolution and product awareness - Evaluation of EMC measurements, against relevant legislation / standards - Scheduling and coordination of testing through EMC test facilities - Deliver expert support to test facility staff as directed by the EMC Technical Manager or as required - Planning / delivery of multiple projects, potentially across varying companies / country locations - Technical and commercial lead for projects under your control, including management of all customer deliverables, and accurate financial control through project budgets, tracking and reporting - Customer key point of contact throughout the whole project lifecycle from enquiry to final project delivery - Maintain detailed and accurate test records in accordance with UKAS / ISO 17025 requirements - Preparation of detailed technical reports to present outcomes from EMC tests performed General - Authorisation / quality assessment for EMC technical reports delivered within the wider EMC team - Provide direct training to members of staff in disciplines where your technical expertise will enhance their skillsets through sharing of tacit knowledge - Support the commerical team (as the technical lead) to evaluate technical capability, and evaluate project timing requirements - Generate and deliver continuous improvement projects to further enhance the delivery of our defence / military business Knowledge and Skills - In-depth knowledge of Defence EMC Standards (DEFSTAN 59-411, MIL STD 461, AECTP500) - Experience in EMC practical test delivery, including testing and EMC problem resolution - Confidence to operate directly with both Customer / MOD - Demonstrate commercial awareness, service quality, and timely delivery - Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the principles behind EMC test specifications and procedures - Demonstrate technical delivery to include test plans, control plans, similar customer documentation - Strong analytic, planning, organisational, and time management skills Military Platform / System knowledge - Logistic Support Vehicles - Armoured Personnel Carriers - Armoured Fighting / Combat Vehicles - Forward Operating Base (FOB) - Tactical Communication Systems - BOWMAN - Electronic Countermeasure ECM equipment