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We are looking for a System Design Authority (SDA) to join TKMS Atlas UK within our Submarine Systems division. This role is instrumental in driving delivery excellence and shaping our future business growth.
About TKMS Atlas UK
TKMS Atlas UK is a global leader in developing, supplying, and supporting cutting‑edge maritime technology. Headquartered in Winfrith, Dorset, we partner closely with the UK Royal Navy and international clients to create products that safeguard lives at sea.
The Role of our SDAs
Our SDAs are at the forefront of technical leadership and systems engineering, driving the development of solutions from conceptualisation to customer acceptance. They retain technical ownership and authority over their systems throughout their operational lives. The SDA role demands close collaboration with customers, project managers, and colleagues within Engineering and Production divisions to ensure products and services meet customer needs while excelling in challenging underwater environments.
Key Responsibilities and Scope
As an SDA, you will collaborate with the division’s Product Managers to promote AEUK’s capabilities and secure future business opportunities. You will analyse requirements, develop solution concepts, and translate them into high‑level architectural designs and system specifications. Working closely with technical leaders, you will prepare technical proposals and support Bid Managers in responding to tenders and requests for quotations.
You will also take on the technical management of allocated initiatives, overseeing all aspects of systems engineering management. Your collaboration will extend to divisional Project Managers, colleagues in Engineering and Production, other business support functions, and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services in line with project plans and performance targets.
Additionally, you will engage with colleagues in other Divisions to align customer and research initiatives with Submarine Systems product development, identify and road‑map key enabling technologies, and contribute to TKMS Atlas UK’s standardisation initiative. You will own the long‑term product development plan and updates.
What You Can Expect
Successful candidates will embark on projects across the entire product lifecycle, from concept to in‑service support. This post offers an excellent career development pathway for both less experienced and seasoned professionals, with ample opportunity for progression.
Qualifications and Qualities
Candidates should possess a systems thinking mindset and understand the broader operational context of customer requirements and user needs. Previous experience in product lifecycles, systems design, system modelling, requirements management, testing, and support is advantageous.
Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
* Sonar/seismic arrays
* Sensor data and signal processing, cabling, and telemetry
* Real‑time systems, decision support systems, and their infrastructure
* Towed array and cable handling systems
* Weapon and Countermeasure systems
* Noise, vibration, and electromagnetic data gathering, analysis, and management
* Acoustic and RF systems
* Industrial automation and control systems
* Safety systems
* Physical and system modelling and simulation
* Future submarine design concepts and technologies
Familiarity with the UK Submarine Enterprise is not mandatory, and applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged. If you are interested in transitioning to a new industry, we offer support to help you gain domain knowledge. Effective communication skills, experience in technical report writing, and the ability to establish productive working relationships with customers, military staff, and stakeholders are essential.
Why Choose TKMS Atlas UK
We are renowned for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy and global customers. Our work at the Jurassic Coast in Dorset involves converting data into information, knowledge, and capabilities that challenge the status quo and offer winning advantages on the frontline. We value our people and provide an open, stimulating workspace that empowers creativity and integrity. In addition to a competitive benefits package, career development opportunities, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme, we continuously invest in in‑house test and integration facilities to support our growth in submarine and ship systems.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
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