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Knowledge
K1: Advanced concepts in specialist areas of Electronic Engineering such as Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, Real Time Computing, Analogue Electronics, Nano Technologies, Control Systems, Photonic Technologies, Radio Frequency and Wireless Communications
K2: How to apply theoretic understanding to analyse complex problems in both existing and emerging Electronic technologies to deliver innovative engineering solutions
K3: State of the art techniques, tools and methodologies used in the design, realisation, verification and testing of Electronic Systems
K4: Regulatory and compliance frameworks, international standards, codes of practice and protocols relevant to Electronic Systems
K5: Wider socio-economic factors, organisational context and wider business environment.
K6: Legal and commercial aspects relating to Electronic Systems, for instance Intellectual Property and patents
Skills
S1: Evaluate complex technical information relating to Electronics to draw rational conclusions and to make informed engineering decisions
S2: Apply systems thinking and methodology to problem solving in Electronics
S3: Assess impact of external changes and technological developments in Electronics
S4: Organise and plan engineering projects and tasks within agreed constraints and quality standards
S5: Manage budgets and control technical resources
S6: Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels
S7: Develop and maintain effective working relationships and is able to interact and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders
S8: Lead teams and manage staff
S9: Apply effective time management techniques and be able to multi-task whilst meeting deadlines
Behaviours
B1: Self-motivated and is able to work independently
B2: Able to take responsibility for their actions, demonstrates resilience and acts with integrity
B3: Be a reflective engineering practitioner, who is committed to their own personal learning and professional development
B4: Works collaboratively; an enabler who willingly shares knowledge and experience
B5: Promotes diversity, inclusion and equality
B6: Complies with relevant Codes of Conduct and exercises responsibilities in a safe, sustainable and ethical manner
Duty 1
DUTY: Use scientific methodology to apply understanding and knowledge in order to deliver Electronic Systems projects that meet customer requirements
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Quality of projects to time and cost constraints
K1
K2
K3
S1
S2
S3
B2
B3
Duty 2
DUTY: Keep abreast of advances in technology, developments in the Electronics sector and new regulatory and compliance requirements
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Solutions reflect technological advances and are compliant with regulations
K1
K3
K4
K5
S1
S3
B1
B3
Duty 3
DUTY: Translate customer aims and objectives into requirements, clear specifications and Electronic Systems design solutions
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Technical solutions meet specifications and are to customer satisfaction
K2
K5
K6
S1
S2
S3
S5
B2
Duty 4
DUTY: Undertake critical evaluation and creatively produce innovative engineering solutions for Electronic Systems
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Quality of technical solutions to time and cost constraintsSolutions reflect technological advances and are compliant with regulations
K1
K2
K3
S1
S2
S3
S5
B1
B3
B6
Duty 5
DUTY: Participate in technical “what if” scenario discussions and use systems thinking to make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility for Electronic Systems and delegated authority
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Outcome of technical discussions produce effective solutions
K1
K2
K4
S1
S2
S5
B2
B4
Duty 6
DUTY: Chair technical meetings including design reviews for Electronic Systems
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Meetings and design reviews achieve objectives
K1
K2
K4
S1
S2
S5
B2
B4
Duty 7
DUTY: Identify, analyse and understand technical risks in order to mitigate them and to ensure positive risk outcomes for all stakeholders
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Risks are managed appropriately and in line with company policy
K4
K5
K6
S1
S3
B2
B6
Duty 8
DUTY: Provide technical leadership and manage their team to ensure Electronic Systems work is undertaken safely, sustainably and ethically
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Successful delivery of team objectives
K5
K6
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
B2
B4
B5
B6
Duty 9
DUTY: Plan tasks and manage resources effectively to ensure that engineering activities and Electronic Systems projects are completed efficiently and, as far as possible, within budget and schedule
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Activities delivered in line with agreed time/cost/performance parameters
K3
K5
S4
S5
S7
B1
B4
B6
Duty 10
DUTY: Actively contribute to a culture of best practice knowledge sharing and exploitation in order to develop longer-term capability and expertise within the Electronic Systems function and across the wider engineering discipline
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Quality of and quantity of ideas and proposals for improvements
K1
K3
K5
S3
S6
B3
B4
B6
Duty 11
DUTY: Act as a role model and undertake continuing professional development
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Evidence of self-development though CPD and other learning activities
K4
K6
S6
S7
S9
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
Duty 12
DUTY: Provide technical and behavioural guidance to mentor and develop less experienced engineering colleagues
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Successful development of individual and team capability and performance
