Overview
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We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with experience in managing software and firmware requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and documentation. The candidate should promote a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within the team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of systems engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply.
Responsibilities
* As a Systems Engineer, design, implement, and maintain complex systems solutions that meet client needs; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
* Handle embedded software or firmware requirements.
* Develop complex systems design requirements, particularly for implementation in software.
* Manage system requirements, verification and compliance evolution against a rapid system baseline release schedule.
* Generate detailed requirement sets from various drivers and manage changes to baselines.
* Support system requirement flow-down through to design and implementation teams.
* Work across the V‑model from concept translation to customer requirements and in-service support.
* Provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams.
* Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers’ integration and DOORS experience.
* Produce detailed technical documentation to support the development of engineering requirements and related documentation.
* Complete trade studies; manage planning and work package management.
* Review documentation—subsystems, customer, and work packages; SYS ML generation; requirements and use case analysis; concept assessment and design trade studies.
* System architecture design and functional modelling; performance assessment and systems behavior analysis.
* Verification, validation, proving, and certification; systems integration; model-based engineering techniques including the use of Rhapsody.
* Contribute inputs to project management.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications.
Essential Skills
* Systems Engineering
* Technical Requirement Specification
* Requirements Verification
* Requirements Development
* Requirements Proving
* Rhapsody
* PLM tools
* System design
* Systems Architecture
* Systems Integration
* Ability to provide inputs to project management
* MS Office Suite
* Understanding of complete V lifecycle
* Manage Non-Conformances
* IBM DOORS
* JIRA
Desired Skills
* Ability to analyse complex technical problems and generate effective solutions
* Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
* Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
Experience
* Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles
* Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation
* Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable
* Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements)
What Do I Need Before I Apply
* This role requires on-site customer support 2–3 days per week in the Bristol area.
Benefits
* Collaborative working environment; we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges
* Opportunity to expand skills and participate in inspiring projects
* ExpleoAcademy – access to accredited training courses
* Competitive company benefits
* Team-oriented culture that encourages challenging the status quo
* Disability Confident Employer commitments: inclusive recruitment, promoting vacancies, offering interviews to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria, providing reasonable adjustments, and supporting employees with disabilities
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.” We treat everyone fairly and provide support and adjustments as needed for everyone to thrive.
Role Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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