Senior Engineer - Technology Research & Development
Mbda
Bristol, United Kingdom
I was regularly involved in engineering design and research projects that required me to carry out concept generation, simulation and modelling, technology development, rapid prototyping, lab testing, detailed design for manufacture, system integration, and technology trials. I developed power, control and safety subsystems for prototype technology demonstrators, using custom electronics based on LabVIEW, PIC microcontrollers and Arduino.Responsibilities also included bidding, planning, managing and delivering projects and regular customer interaction.I managed a large research programme, by means of placing carefully selected research subcontracts within UK industry and academia for the development of specific technologies. This role required a close working relationship with the customer and all of the various subcontractors, together with an understanding of many different technologies and how they might fit together in a future system.