Software Acquisition Engineer – Systems Engineering and Integration
Location: Hybrid role with 2-3 days per week at Abbey Wood
Contract Duration: Until 30/06/2025 option to extend
Clearance Level: SC Cleared
Rate: £450 per day inside IR35
About the Team
The Uncrewed Air Systems Delivery Team is responsible for a range of innovative platforms, divided into three key delivery pillars:
1. UAS 1: Focuses on specific S2 categorisation platforms, such as TIQUILA and Peregrine, with an emphasis on spiral development and urgent capability requirements.
2. UAS 2: Oversees larger, theatre-level operational capabilities, such as Watchkeeper.
3. UAS 3: Manages the largest drone platforms, including Protector and Reaper.
This role sits within UAS1 and focuses on delivering software engineering support for ‘Mini’ capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact for software technical support within the UAS1 Minis portfolio. Engage with Front Line Commands, CAEs, and the Design Organisation (DO) as required.
* Review and analyse DO software design changes, presenting them at the Configuration Management Working Group for approval and inclusion in the Type Design Record.
* Lead the team’s response to software-related DASORs and perform monitoring/trending for continuing analysis.
* Progress software-related MF760s, 765s, Technical Queries, and QORs using RESOLVE.
* Review and update critical documents, including the Software Acquisition Management Plan, Software Support Plan, and Software Support Case, providing advice to the CE and TAA as needed.
* Act as a focal point for Trials and Evaluation activities related to software responsibilities.
* Lead platform Cyber and software Bowtie development, ensuring Equipment Contribution Risk to Life is valid and correctly linked to RESOLVE.
Minimum Requirements
* A Systems Engineering qualification with experience in aviation (experience in UAS preferred but general aviation acceptable).
* Strong knowledge of programming languages applicable to aviation coding.
* Familiarity with the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology.
* Willingness to travel within the UK as required.
Desired Experience/Skills
* Previous experience in an Aviation Delivery Team (MOD).
* Recognized qualifications such as Eng Tech or Incorporated Engineer status.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology and Engineering
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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