Overview
Thales UK is a leading provider of underwater sensor systems and decision superiority. We help navies across the globe keep the world, our friends, our families and all of us safe. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the Systems Engineering Process to company and international standards for a major project, including significant team management responsibility to provide direction to a team of engineers through requirements management definition, design, implementation and validation until delivery of the system. You must be able to provide systems engineering decision authority.
In Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW), we put large numbers of sensors on submarines to locate and provide data about other submarines and objects. Our world-leading sonar technology is used across the UK submarine fleet.
Key Responsibilities And Tasks
* Develop and manage requirements specifications at both the system and subsystem levels.
* Demonstrate a solid understanding of the development lifecycle and lifecycle products.
* Interface with clients to define the content and format of test specifications.
* Define and authorise test specifications.
* Conduct impact analysis and manage variations.
* Ensure compliance with customer requirements and resolve related issues.
* Define and authorize design descriptions and verification requirements.
* Provide technical advice to the Engineering Group Manager on technical matters and management issues pertinent to the Systems Engineering Group.
* Offer technical direction and leadership to the Systems Engineering community.
* Engage with key stakeholders effectively.
* Establish and maintain a structured Systems Engineering process and activities.
* Provide detailed technical specifications.
* Offer assistance and guidance to Project Systems Engineers regarding their responsibilities and design decisions.
* Prepare resource plans and budgets for the Systems Engineering Group, managing the budget to ensure project objectives are met within financial constraints.
* Approve estimates for project activities and manage the Systems Engineering Group to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
* Develop and train Systems Engineering personnel to ensure a qualified staff is available to perform and lead the design and requirements development for projects and products, including acceptance requirements.
* Represent the Systems Engineering Group on the change control committee, reviewing change proposals and approving Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) on behalf of the engineering department.
* Stay informed of technical developments both within and outside of the company.
* Identify training, development, and performance needs through the Annual Check-in and Development Check-in processes for the Systems Engineering community under your supervision.
* Assist the Engineering Group Manager in strengthening the engineering capabilities of the team.
Key Performance Indicators Against Responsibilities And Tasks
* Financial performance of the System Engineering team under your control.
* Timely delivery of team objectives, appraisals and development actions.
* Quality of work produced against agreed standards.
* Delivery to timescales and to budget.
* Performance against Thales values.
Required Competence And Skills
* Able to use a range of IT tools.
* Strong ability to use System Engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion, MBSE, JIRA).
* Knowledge of configuration control processes.
* Ability to manage a complex project through a defined design process and tailor CHORUS2 to project needs.
* Ability to define and use metrics as part of quality assurance and control changes to model a System Engineering process.
* Working knowledge of project plans.
* Knowledge of Engineering Safety Management.
Experience
* The Principal Systems Engineer is the technical focal point for the System Engineering process and must resolve issues across the entire system. A proven record in Systems Engineering Management is required.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels; ability to work under pressure.
* Evidence of effective team working within a Systems Engineering environment.
Security, Qualifications And Certification
* Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum. See UK safeguarding guidance for applicants.
* Have attained or are working towards an appropriate professional status (CEng) or equivalent.
* Note: We are not able to consider applicants who hold dual citizenship.
Financial / Budgetary Responsibility
* The post holder will be expected to deliver designs/projects to an agreed budget.
Thales is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments to ensure applicants can participate fully in the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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