You’ll be joining the Data Link Centre of Excellence within the systems design team, contributing to the delivery of cutting-edge data link electronics. You’ll work with an international, multi-disciplinary group across the full engineering lifecycle—from early concept through to in-service support. The role offers the chance to develop innovative solutions, support ongoing transformation, and grow your skills while influencing the products and technologies being developed.
By joining this small but highly successful team, you’ll have significant opportunity to grow, develop your technical skills, and broaden your competencies as you progress. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to a range of programmes, including Ground Based Air Defence, Deep Strike, and Air Dominance.
Your role
* System design activities, working alongside subject-matter experts in data link design
* Verification and Validation: develop comprehensive strategies for verifying and validating the electrical, mechanical, software, and transversal properties the Data Link.
* System Certification support: work alongside the Equipment Design Authority and Test & Evaluation team to provide assurance and certification evidence of the Data Link to facilitate equipment delivery.
* Technical management: successfully leading the systems design and technical trade studies.
Experience Required
* Strong systems engineering experience
* Experience of Model-Based Systems Engineering / SysML and use of Systems Engineering Tools such as IBM DOORS and Rhapsody.
* A desire to develop and grow your systems engineering skills, and to improve the system engineering methods used within the team.
* Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co-ordination of other engineering teams and SMEs.
* Ability to engage with subject matter experts and grow your knowledge of new technical areas.
Desired
* Understanding of RF Systems and/or electronics (e.g. design challenges associated with RF circuits, information assurance, and cyber security considerations).
* Familiar with configuration control systems (e.g. Rational Team Concert).
* Systems engineering experience at multiple phases of the lifecycle: system architecture, verification and certification