Principal Field Support Engineer and Training Instructor (Permanent)

Principal Field Support Engineer and Training Instructor
Exciting new Permanent opportunity for Principal Field Support Engineer and Training Instructor based in Hertfordshire.
Following a recent expansion, our global Defence client is currently looking to expand their Team in Stevenage with an experienced Principal Field Support Engineer and Training Instructor which requires the specialist skills and knowledge of somebody with experience as a 'hands on engineer' to work as a Principal Field Support Engineer for the Sea Viper system. Experience of working within the naval domain would be an advantage.
As a Principal Field Support Engineer and Training Instructor:
* You will work as part of the Field Support Team for the Sea Viper Project, providing support to the customer at various locations as required within the scope of your Company Approval.
* Work as a Field Support Engineer within a Contractor's Working Party, at the Customer's location, in the UK or overseas, within the scope of Company Approval.
* Respond to Technical Queries from the Customer in a reasonable and timely manner
* Initiate and implement process and technology improvements to deliver Continuous Improvements in MBDA Quality and product availability.
* Ensure all necessary tools and equipment are available for use or perform timely replacement and or calibration to secure minimal disruption.
* Assist other organisations with information and technical support regarding Company Products during Support, Installation and Commissioning activities, at the Customer's location.
* Be sensitive and appropriately responsive to the UK and any Export customer's local culture, behaviour and requirements.
* Assist in the design and implementation of changes that deliver improvements to customer training.
Who and what we are looking for from you?
* You need to be a practical 'hands on' engineer willing to work with the Missile System Designers, the MOD and the Royal Navy.
* Possess strong interpersonal skills as you will need to be able to work with a variety of different types of people and while maintaining a willing, helpful attitude and a calm professional manner, even when things are changed at the last minute.
* Sound knowledge of the MOD structure and engineering processes whilst keeping yourself up to date in the relevant technical areas.
* Deliver, or assist in the delivery of Field Support to the highest quality, on time and on cost including responding to respond to technical queries from the Customer.

* Provide Support to Design, Trials or Individual Projects when required and liaise with product suppliers in support of Field Support activities.
* Maintain personal and Technical reports and records of all Field Support activities, to a high standard.
* You may be required to lead a Contractor's Working Party, at the Customer's location, in the UK and overseas, within the scope of Company Approval.
* Having experience and a working knowledge of the Naval Air Defence environment and experience of working with a Trials Team would be beneficial.
* Be able to mentor other, more junior, staff as appropriate.
* You will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.

What you would get
* Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
* As you will be joining an established team, you will quickly need to add value.

About Aeropeople:

Aeropeople are a leading dedicated Aerospace and Autosport technical services provider specialising in the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff. With our heritage firmly embedded in the Aerospace industry, we ensure the highest levels of expertise and
commitment not only our customers but in placing our permanent & temporary staff.
With our head office in Cambridge, support offices throughout the UK and offices in Germany, UAE and Italy, Aeropeople are best placed to service your career aspirations.

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