Senior Missions Systems Engineer
Department: Systems
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Gamston Airport, Retford
Reporting To: Jez Staples
Description
DEA is looking for a Senior Mission Systems Engineer to serve as a technical focal point for our Mission Systems department. This role is designed for a leader who excels at translating complex mission requirements into functional, model-based architectures while maintaining a "hands-on" understanding of electronics and system builds.
Responsible for leading the adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and assisting the Mission Systems Operations Manager and their deputy with the management of a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust, high-reliability hardware and software systems. This coupled with maintaining the operational tempo of the current Mission Systems deployed on ISR contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing diagnostics and first-line maintenance on a variety of airborne radar, electro-optic and radio frequency sensors, mission computers, datalinks (SATCOM and line-of-sight), onboard operator consoles and ground stations
* Lead MBSE Implementation: Drive the transition from traditional document-based engineering to a model-centric environment. Owning the system model (SysML) and ensuring it serves as the "single source of truth" for the entire project lifecycle.
* Team Leadership & Management: Lead a team of Mission Systems Engineers, Technicians and Designers. Responsible for assisting career development, project resourcing, and maintaining a high standard of technical excellence across the team.
* System Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full "V-model" lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements derivation to system integration, verification, and validation (V&V).
* Electronics Oversight: Provide technical guidance on electronic hardware development, ensuring that system-level requirements for power, thermal management, and signal integrity are met at the board and chassis level.
* Standardisation & Architecture: While maintaining a generic systems approach ensure designs remain modular and scalable, utilising industry standards such as VPX where high-performance ruggedized computing is required.
* Management of a Systems Integration Lab that replicates the aircraft environment for testing new equipment, training operators and troubleshooting potential defects.
* Day to day liaison with key stakeholders including Flight Operations ,Task Specialists, Engineering (Part-145) and Intelligence Analysts.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* MBSE Proficiency: Expert knowledge of SysML and experience with tools such as MatLab or similar.
* Electronics Foundation: Solid understanding of digital and analog circuit design, power distribution, and electronic packaging.
* Open Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with VPX architecture (VITA standards) for modular system design and backplane communication.
* Requirements Engineering: Managing complex requirements and taking concepts through the 'V' lifecycle whilst maintaining traceability and compliance to successful integration.
* Technical Communication: The ability to distill complex technical trade-offs for executive leadership and non-technical clients.
* Problem Solving: A proven track record of resolving "system-of-systems" level issues that cross the boundaries of hardware, software, and firmware.
* Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast paced engineering environment, effective under pressure and adept at prioritising tasks whilst managing competing demands; whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
* Communication: The ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels. Develops and maintains strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives
* Standards: Demonstrates a strong personal commitment to health, safety, and environmental procedures, ensuring their consistent implementation and adherence.
Essential
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering/related field or 5+ years of total experience in a systems engineering environment, with a clear progression into leadership.
Preferred
* INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or OCSMP (OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional) is highly desirable.
* Management Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience managing engineering teams, including performance management and budget oversight.
* Strategic Planning: Ability to align technical roadmaps with broader business objectives.
* CAA/EASA Part-145 knowledge and experience
Job Benefits
* 4% Company pension contribution matching
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* Cycle to Work
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