Systems Safety Engineer (Rail) - The Safety Engineering Group of ERA Technology (Cobham Plc) has successfully secured a number of prestigious, long term Rail sector contracts and is now looking to expand its existing high calibre team. Vacancies exist for dedicated and experienced safety engineers and consultants at all levels.

Ideally applicants should be within commuting distance of either Leatherhead, Surrey, or London. Home based applicants will be considered for senior positions.

Successful candidates will have a strong system safety background and will be required to deliver a wide range of services which encompass all aspects of the safety lifecycle. Applications for senior positions will also be required to demonstrate project management and/or new business development experience.

All applicants must have a proven experience in the successful delivery of rail projects in one or more of the following system safety engineering disciplines:
	Independent safety assessments and audits (functional and process)
	Software assurance activities
	Hazard identification and risk analysis
	Hazard log development and management
	Safety arguments and case preparation including report writing
	Safety and project planning and management
	Safety management systems development and implementation
Working within a team oriented environment, all candidates will have:
	A degree in a relevant system and or engineering subject
A wide range of professional engineering practices and have proven experience in the rail industry including:
	A working knowledge and experience complying with sector based standards and guidelines including CENELEC 50128 and The Yellow Book.
	The ability to complete tasks to time and budget in accordance with agreed client specifications
	The ability to produce high quality technical and progress reports
	Supporting business development through the successful extension of ongoing projects and writing winning proposals
	Experience of working with clients face to face (preferably including on site experience) For more senior roles, experience of the following is desirable:
For more senior roles, experience of the following is desirable:
	Chartered Engineering Status (or evidence attaining to CE application)
	Acknowledged consultancy skills; being able to communicate at senior levels, influence and guide decisions and solutions, provide impartial advice in challenging client-facing and stakeholder environments
	Able to robustly argue and present complex solutions and ideas
	Detailed working knowledge of the Rail sector with preferably established and mature client relationships
	Ability to identify and develop business opportunities
	Representing group and company interests at client sites
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, flexible and dedicated system safety engineering team. ERA offers highly competitive salaries and a flexible benefits package that includes core benefits of private medical insurance and 25 days’ holiday.
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Systems Safety Engineer (Rail) - The Safety Engineering Group of ERA Technology (Cobham Plc) has successfully secured a prestigious, long term contract to support a client through provision of ERTMS, safety and EMC assurance services to support their development of ERTMS compatible equipment for sale in the UK, Europe and Asia. ERA is looking to employ candidates with proven ERTMS assurance experience to enhance our existing high calibre team. Ideally applicants should be within commuting distance of either Leatherhead in Surrey or central London. Home based applicants will be considered. Successful candidates must have knowledge of the ERTMS TSIs, in particular the Control and Command Signalling TSI. Candidates who have previously been employed by one of the UNISIG companies in their development of ERTMS products or have acted as a NoBo would be ideal. In addition, knowledge of system safety would be beneficial, although this is not essential.
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Senior EMC/HIRF/RF Engineer – To project manage and perform a range of EMC, high intensity radiated field (HIRF) and RF assessments. This will involve planning, proposal writing, off-site measurements, theoretical work, results assessment and reporting. Other tasks may include for example contributing to business development.

ERA undertakes EMC/HIRF and RF assessments for a wide range of clients including the rail, built environment and defence & aerospace sectors. ERA has a strong reputation in performing testing on aircraft and this would be a significant part of the role, which will involve some international travel. ERA became Ofcom’s official outsourced technical services provider in 2004, and provides assessments of radio interference across a wide range of radio technologies including UMTS, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, UWB, DTT, PMSE, radar and satellite communications. The range of work carried out by the group is both varied and challenging would provide the candidate with a very interesting role.

ERA has state-of-the-art measurement facilities and test equipment together with modelling tools to perform EMC & RF assessments. The group has a strong team ethic and a supportive environment providing an opportunity to learn and advance quickly.

Specific responsibilities are
	Contribute to planning and implementation of EMC/HIRF/RF trials
	Provide general EMC/HIRF/RF assessments including theoretical work in the defence and aerospace sector
	Technical proposal and report writing
	Contribute to the knowledge within the group
Essential knowledge and experience
	A good background in EMC/HIRF/RF measurements, familiar with the range of test equipment, able to develop test plans
	Self motivated, organised and able to work well in a team to meet agreed objectives
	Four years or more work experience in an EMC/HIRF/RF role
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package that includes private medical insurance and 25 days holiday a year, we offer the opportunity to advance your career at the leading edge of technology.
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Senior RF Measurement Engineer – The role will be to carry out RF measurements over a wide range of both well established and cutting edge communications technologies and other systems such as radar. This will include project management, laboratory testing, field trials, theoretical assessments, report writing, providing technical input to bids and giving presentations. The successful candidate is also likely to have, or be willing to develop, a broad knowledge of current communications systems, technology and associated test methods. The candidate would be joining a team of over 20 engineers who will provide considerable support on projects and an environment where engineers can learn fast.

This is a high profile role and the successful candidate will be expected to attend meetings with key stakeholders and deliver technical presentations where necessary. Some travel is likely to be required, mainly within the UK.

ERA undertakes RF assessments for a wide range of clients including the telecommunications, rail, built environment and defence & aerospace sectors. ERA became Ofcom’s official outsourced technical services provider in 2004, and provides assessments of radio interference across a wide range of radio technologies including UMTS, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, UWB, DTT, PMSE, radar and satellite communications. ERA has state-of-the-art measurement facilities and test equipment together with software tools to perform RF modelling and simulation.

Specific responsibilities are
	Design test set-ups and write measurement test plans. Plan and coordinate field trials as required
	Perform RF measurements, both in the lab and on field trials. Record and analyse results
	Report and proposal writing, giving technical presentations, project management
	Contribute to the RF knowledge within the group
Essential knowledge and experience
	A good honours degree in a relevant subject or sufficient experience.
	Three years or more hands-on experience in RF measurements. Good knowledge of test and measurement equipment.
	Sound knowledge of RF theory.
	Self motivated, organised and able to work well in a team to meet agreed objectives.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package that includes private medical insurance and 25 days holiday a year, we offer the opportunity to advance your career at the leading edge of technology.
Ref: 62-208
Senior Power System Engineers – ERA’s Engineering Consultancy Services provide technical solutions to owners and operators of large capital value assets both here in the UK and overseas. Clients are drawn from utility companies, industry, the built environment, insurers and loss adjusters. We have vacancies for Electrical Power Systems Engineers who, working as part of a team, will carry out the analysis of power system performance in the steady state and under dynamic conditions using theoretical power system study techniques which involve the use of power systems analysis software. They will also provide general consultancy services on earthing, HV and LV power quality, and the practical resolution of operational problems through investigation and design. Additionally, they will assist in the investigation of failures of electrical equipment such as cables, transformers and switchgear. The successful applicants will be educated to degree standard or equivalent in electrical engineering or a similar discipline. Graduate entry level candidates, who will be mentored to achieve chartered engineer status, will hold a minimum of a 2:1 degree; Engineer level candidates will additionally be able to demonstrate hands-on power system investigation experience whilst Senior Engineers will also be able to demonstrate project leadership expertise within the discipline. All Engineers are encouraged to promote ERA’s business through the writing of technical papers, presentation at conferences, supporting marketing and discussions with clients both in person, by telephone, letter and email and sound communication skills in English are therefore required.
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