Systems Engineer

Job description

Overview

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance, and as a minimum be living in the UK for 5 years.

Working: The role is office/hybrid based with occasional travel to other company/customer's sites in the UK or abroad. Office site presence, anticipated 2-3 days onsite, depending on project needs.

Want to work for a successful business, who develop advanced specialist systems to deliver warfighting edge in the modern maritime and underwater battlespace?

The company have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme!

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and describe the Technical Solution during bids. Support cost estimation
• Define and manage system and subsystem requirements
• Manage trade studies to evaluate different potential design solutions
• Contribute to the System Design, through functional and non-functional analysis
• Define the Integration, Verification and Validation strategy and manage this through the program
• Contribute to test and certification of the product
• Play a role in technical / design reviews
• Support the continuous improvement of the Systems Engineering function, including processes and tools

Experience needed:

• Ideally qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience in a Physics or Engineering based subject, such as; Electronics, Hardware, Computer Science, Software or Systems Engineering etc.
• Experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V-Model and associated processes/lifecycle.
• Must have some pre and post requirements experience collaborating with Design and SDAs
• Participated in multiple System Design Reviews
• Requirements Definition, Requirements Management and Interface Design
• Developed the System Design for multiple programs
• Aware of Algorithm Definition and Validation e.g. through use of tools like Matlab
• Experience in Integration, Verification and Validation activities, including Test Planning, Test Conduct and Reporting
• Systems Engineering Process Definition
• Hold Security clearance at SC level or eligibility to obtain it

Experience in the following would be desirable:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
• Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
• Able to work within an interdisciplinary team and manage the perspectives of other disciplines
• Able to contribute to the Concept of Operations in which systems are used
• Requirements Definition and Management, including experience with a requirements management tool such as DOORs or JAMA
• Able to identify the need for, and conduct trade studies to evaluate different potential solutions
• Able to play a significant role in defining the System Design, through functional and non-functional analysis
• A team-oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals
• Strong communication skills; positive attitude
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable, and attentive to details
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-oriented environment

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