Job Title: Mission Systems EngineerSalary: up to £50,000 per annum dependent upon experienceLocation: Preston or BroughWe currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Mission Systems Engineer. The role can be based in either Preston or Brough and offers the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed.The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.Working for their specialised Mission Systems Delivery Team, you will be part of a team that delivers advanced mission systems engineering capabilities to customers while developing and evolving the technologies that will defend the UK for generations. Systems Engineers are required in the following areas: Survivability, Cockpit/HMI, Stores Management, Communications, Navigation, Sensors and Non-Kinetic Effects, Electronic Warfare, EM Interop, Safety, Health Management, Mission Management, On-board Computing and Cyber Security.These roles are UK-based and mostly in the North of England but some of your time may be based from home with regular working from one of our sites at Preston/ Brough and potentially at other locations throughout the UK. You may also be asked to support their Customers or their Industry Partners at one of their sites across the UK and there are opportunities for national and international travel should this be desired.Main Responsibilities: * You will be part of the Mission Systems Delivery Team (MSDT) delivering the Assessment Phase of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. The team uses an agile work planning process to develop mission system concept options, architectures, and designs for the various components of a future combat air system. * Deliver advanced mission systems engineering capabilities to our customers while developing and evolving the technologies * Lead and support team meetings / DSUMs / Agile reviews * Manage / help / direct less experienced Systems Engineers, e.g. an apprentice * Manage the creation of Engineering documents that form part of the Systems Engineering processBenefits: * Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined * Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times * 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service * Shared Incentive Plan * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle to Work Scheme * Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary * Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salaryAbout You:Essential: * A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience * Systems engineering and engineering lifecycle experience * Knowledge of systems engineering methods and tools (e.g. UML/ SysML, MoDAF, MOOD, Matlab) * Experience of developing mission systems and associated domain knowledgeDesirable: * Some experience of working in an agile environment * Experience of managing engineers * Presentation skillsYou must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 yearsAbout Aeropeople:Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs