Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dynamic and skilled Requirements & Certification Systems Engineer for their DragonFire programme. This permanent role involves working on a groundbreaking weapon system development programme that has garnered significant industry and customer engagement.
The opportunity:
The DragonFire programme is focused on developing the UK's first Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) concept demonstrator. Following several highly publicised successful trials, our client is looking for motivated individuals to continue developing this into a world-class, deployable LDEW air defence system. This includes opportunities across systems engineering domains: requirements, design, performance analysis, and certification.
Key Responsibilities:
Analysing, specifying, and justifying requirements
Proving systems, ensuring design assurance, and achieving certification
Developing sophisticated defence systems
Understanding user requirements and working with design authorities to meet needs and constraints
Supporting functional design with requirement flow down through system/sub-system/equipment
Collaborating effectively with customers, key stakeholders, team members, and other departments
Using system architecting tools such as DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody
Solving complex problems and supporting technical mediation
Job Requirements:
Experience in requirements analysis, systems proving, design assurance, and certification
Understanding of user requirements and design constraints
Proficiency in system architecting tools (e.g., DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody)
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical information effectively at all levels
Delivery-focused attitude
Proven ability to develop excellent working relationships
Experience in the defence sector is desirable
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Company bonus of up to 2,500 (based on performance)
Pension contributions up to 14%
Opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
Flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave
Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking