Principal Mission Systems Integration Engineer
Navantia UK is a leading provider of innovative naval solutions, specialising in the design, construction, and lifecycle support of naval ships. As part of the global Navantia Group, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technologies and world-class services across the maritime sector. Based in Bristol, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Mission Systems Integration Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality naval architecture solutions for naval and complex commercial shipbuilding projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and complex shipbuilding programmes, undertaking cost / capability trade-offs, supplier engagement and specification, ensuring seamless integration of mission systems into the ship design. The successful candidate will need to have extensive experience in mission systems integration, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Operational experience would be of benefit for this role.
Responsibilities
* Lead the specification and integration of mission systems (including C5I, effectors, sensors, navigation systems, and combat systems) into ship designs, defining interface boundaries between systems and sub-systems and ensuring integration requirements with the ship and other ship systems are defined.
* Manage the specification and platform integration of autonomous systems, digital systems, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), ensuring they work seamlessly within the overall ship systems architecture.
* Ensure that mission systems adhere to product security requirements, applying cybersecurity requirements to safeguard mission systems from potential security threats.
* Work closely with mission system suppliers, ship design teams, and stakeholders to ensure the successful integration and optimization of mission systems within the overall ship design.
* Lead the preparation of integration plans, defining processes and requirements to ensure successful mission systems integration and performance validation.
* Develop interface specifications and integration requirements for mission systems, ensuring they are aligned with the overall ship systems design and mission capabilities.
* Define the strategy for testing and validation of mission systems, ensuring all systems meet operational performance standards and adhere to safety, regulatory, and security requirements.
* Provide technical leadership and guidance, ensuring high standards of quality and performance across all activities.
* Develop strategies for the optimization and continuous improvement of mission systems integration, ensuring alignment with evolving mission needs, technological advancements, and security considerations.
* Collaborate with naval architects, systems engineers, and other disciplines to ensure the seamless integration of mission systems with all other ship systems.
* Provide subject matter expertise on mission systems architecture, ensuring all systems work in harmony and meet operational requirements.
* Stay updated on the developing world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on mission systems, ensuring the integration of intelligent, adaptive technologies into mission operations.
* Define requirements for configuration management of mission systems, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to performance specifications.
* Manage risks associated with the integration of mission systems, identifying issues early in the design process and developing effective mitigation strategies.
* Lead the development of arrangements for topsides, mission systems compartment layouts, firing arcs, etc., ensuring operational effectiveness and safety. Contribute to the development of the ships General Arrangement to optimise mission systems spatial requirements.
* Develop strategies and define requirements to minimise or eliminate crew from future ship designs.
* Define requirements and support the integration of modular systems into the ship design.
* Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on mission systems integration processes, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Qualifications and Experience
* A degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Masters or equivalent is desirable); alternative experience will be considered.
* Significant experience in the specification and integration requirements of mission systems for naval platforms, with a strong understanding of weapon systems, sensors, navigation systems, communications, and mission systems available in the market.
* Operational experience would be a significant benefit to ensure ship designs are optimised for operational effectiveness and minimising or eliminating crew.
* Ability to communicate with senior Navy stakeholders.
* Proven expertise in mission systems integration, including the ability to specify requirements for successful physical and functional integration achieving safe and operable solutions.
* Strong knowledge of mission systems architecture and how to integrate disparate systems into a cohesive and functional whole.
* Experience with autonomous systems, digital systems, and an awareness of AI developments and their impact on modern mission systems is desired.
* Product security knowledge, ideally with experience applying cybersecurity best practices to mission systems.
* An understanding of systems engineering processes and how they apply to mission systems integration.
* Understanding of interface specifications, system testing, and validation procedures for mission systems.
* Familiarity with military and regulatory standards applicable to mission systems on naval and commercial ship designs.
* Strong project management and excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges in mission systems integration.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.
* Leadership experience with a track record of guiding and mentoring teams of engineers in the integration of complex systems.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process, including awareness of legislation, reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate discrimination based on protected characteristics. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.
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Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: Shipbuilding
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