You will be responsible for undertaking the Systems Engineering activities as part of one or more multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring mechanical, electrical and software design aspects are coherent and that ultimately the system meets the customer need. Where appropriate, that may be in a project leadership capacity in partnership with a project manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements capture and analysis
Technical risk management
Functional and physical systems architecture design and definition.
Development of engineering management plans (safety, integration & acceptance, technical risk management).
Gathering and generation of verification evidence for system requirements.
Creation of requirement and test specifications for systems and components, for internal teams and external suppliers
Conducting design reviews
Overseeing integration and acceptance activities (requires international travel at times)
Environmental qualification plans (e.g. EMC, Temperature, Shock & Vibration)
Skills & Experience
Essential
Strong degree in engineering or related discipline (2(ii) or above)
Minimum of 4 years systems engineering experience in a defence manufacturing (or similar).
Experienced in requirements analysis and interpretation
Hands on experience of systems integration/test activities and customer acceptance
Practical understanding of electrical and mechanical technology
Desirable
Technical leadership of successful project teams
Familiarity with statutory compliance (e.g. CE Marking)
Familiarity with defence standards (MIL, STANAG, etc)
Personal Attributes
Confident and professional in front of customers
Resourceful in problem solving and able to work independently when required
A resilient and adaptable to changing requirements
Work life balance:
37.5 hour working week
Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
28 days annual leave
Christmas closure
Holiday purchasing scheme
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.