Overview
We are seeking a Senior & Principal Systems Engineers with extensive years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for Engineers who 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
* Requirements Analysis & Management
o Review and interpret User Requirements Documents (URDs)
o Derive and document system/sub-system requirements
o Establish and control requirement baselines
o Perform impact assessments on change requests
o Manage requirements through IBM DOORS (or equivalent)
* Solution Development
o Develop technical solutions for hardware, software, and systems-of-systems
o Decompose requirements into design building blocks at system and subsystem level
o Identify, propose and secure buy-off for system solutions
o Support configuration definition and management activities
* Artefact Generation
o Produce high-quality technical documentation in line with project governance
o Contribute to formal reviews and audits of artefacts and baselines
o Lead or support generation of interface control documents, architecture diagrams, and verification plans
* You are expected to be able to work in all areas of top the V model where you will be able to support concept translating systems to customer requirements, through to in-service support. You will be expected to provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams.
* Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience,
* Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, supporting the development of engineering requirements and associated documentation.
* Reviewing, documentation - Subsystems, customer, work packages.
* Verification, Validation, proving and Certification
* Systems Integration
* Model based engineering techniques, including the use of Rhapsody
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications.
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
* 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, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
* Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation
* Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable
* Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements)
* Systems Thinking: Understanding of context and complexity; systems of systems awareness
* Systems Design: Concept Generation, architecture definition, design assurance & Integrity
* Systems Safety: Identification and Mitigation of hazards; safety considerations
* IVVQ: Requirements verification and Validation planning and execution
* Interface Management: Understanding and Documenting systems relationships and Interfaces
* Requirements Management: Requirements Derivation, Allocation and Traceability (Using DOORS)
* Lifecycle Knowledge: Full coverage of the V lifecycle, from concept through to validation and support
What do I need before I apply
* Engineers must meet the following criteria:
o Security Cleared (SC, sole UK national, BPSS)
o Onsite Availability: Minimum 3 days per week at Cheadle
o Requirements Derivation Experience: Proven capability deriving and allocating URD requirements to sub-systems
o Domain Knowledge: Submarine or wider Maritime Defence experience preferred; SONAR experience is a distinct advantage
o Lifecycle Familiarity: Demonstrated experience across the full V-model development lifecycle
o DOORS Proficiency: Working knowledge of DOORS or equivalent tools for requirements management
o Leadership Ability: Self-starting and capable of leading small engineering teams when required
Benefits
* Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
* We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
* Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
* Competitive company benefits
* Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
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