Autonomous Drone Engineer
key details
| Value | £100,000 |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Category (CPV) | 73120000 +1 more |
| Region | South West |
| Deadline | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract start | 11 Feb 2018 |
| Contract end | 14 Apr 2019 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-b5fd17-9b8dbbfb-8ea7-4abf-8333-a22d37242f33 |
description
Unmanned Survey Solutions design and build Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV's).
We have a requirement for a Marine Drone Specialist to support us on a new project to assist with the research, design and build of a new 4-5m Accession class USV.
Candidates should apply if they have a relevant degree in product design and can demonstrate extensive relevant experience and the following skill sets:
| 1. | Project management skills for research and design projects |
| 2. | Knowledge of existing Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV's) |
| 3. | Knowledge and experience operating Unmanned Airborne Vehicles (UAV's) or drones |
| 4. | Ability to assist with the design and implementation of an autonomous launch and landing system for a UAV onboard a USV |
| 5. | Ability to research current market Launch And Recovery System (LARS) for small vessels and then design a new bespoke LARS for the new Accession class USV |
| 6. | Ability to research and design a vessel control system |
| 7. | Ability to then integrate the vessel control system into the USV to ensure safe operation of the vessel thrusters |
| 8. | Ability to research current optical avoidance systems, then design and implement a new system to be used with the USV control system |
| 9. | Ability to research, design and implement a power management system to ensure reliable power is provide to all systems throughout the operating periods the vessel is required |
| 10. | Ability to research, assist with the design and integration of an underway winch system for lowering sensors whilst the USV maintains speed and heading |
| 11. | A general capability for undertaking electrical works such as cable making and soldering |
| 12. | An ability to research, design and fit out the USV with a long range WiFi system |
| 13. | A working knowledge of Hydrographic and cartographic payload equipment including single and multiple-beam echo-sounders, GNSS sensors, sound velocity sensors and 3d mobile scanners |
This project will be part funded by ERDF.
documents
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notice history
1 notice published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2018 | Tender (tender) | · | a381f8ea-db91-4c0b-b589-232efebc8e54-191971 |
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