Job summary
Deputy Systems Design Authority
Portsmouth or Isle of Wight
Sector - Defence - Radar Systems
Key skills required for this role
Design Authority, Systems Engineering, RADAR systems, Technical Leadership
Important
Design Authority, Systems Engineering, RADAR systems, Technical Leadership
Job description
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Deputy Systems Design Authority to provide technical leadership and management of a team of 5, working on cutting-edge Radar Systems.
In this role you will be key Technical Authority, ensuring radar systems are delivered to the highest standards. Ideally you will have a Systems Engineering background with experience working on large-scale complex engineering programmes.
What you'll be doing:
1. You will be providing expert technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams working on complex radar systems, including oversight of costs and resources
2. Ensure you apply and champion Systems Engineering principles across the full radar system lifecycle, from requirements capture through to system integration, customer acceptance, and support
3. Support system assurance activities to ensure radar solutions meet performance, safety, and customer expectations
4. You will define and deliver acceptance strategies to verify that system designs comply with technical and contractual requirements
5. This role will require you to lead technical reviews, verifying that engineering designs and documentation meet business, legislative, and customer standards
6. Mentor and support the development of engineers across the team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
7. Maintain strong expertise in Systems Engineering methodologies, including Model-Based Engineering, cyber security, and system safety practices
Your skills and experiences:
8. Strong Systems Engineering expertise with a background in hardware design and development, acting as a Technical Authority
9. Experienced in requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS Next, JIRA)
10. Deep understanding of full engineering lifecycles and models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)
11. Confident communicator, able to present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
12. Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent capability) with a STEM degree or equivalent experience
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