Job Description
Systems Engineer
Location: Luton (90% site-based)
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance: UK Security Clearance (SC) and authorised to access UK-Eyes-Only material
IR35 Status: INSIDE IR35 (Must operate through an FCSA Accredited Umbrella)
37 hours per week
Contract Length: 12 months
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a skilled Contract Engineer to join a Combat Air division, contributing to the development of Typhoon Defensive Aids Systems. This role offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW) products and the opportunity to collaborate with subject-matter experts in the field.
Due to the nature of the work, this position requires 80-100% on-site presence (minimum four days per week) at the client's Luton site.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage with stakeholders to define requirements for new system developments.
* Conduct cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluate proposed solutions.
* Design and integrate new functionality into an existing system.
* Model system performance to understand and validate simulated outputs.
* Develop capabilities within the constraints of the target hardware.
* Create Test Plans and Requirements for Verification and Validation (V&V) of sub-systems.
* Define Integration Plans for unit integration into the full system.
* Lead technical discussions with suppliers and customers.
* Manage technical documentation to support design review activities.
What We're Looking For
* Strong knowledge of the systems engineering life cycle, particularly in:
o Problem definition
o Systems Architecture
o Systems Modelling and Analysis
o Integration, Verification, and Validation (IVV)
o Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
* Excellent interpersonal skills to drive technical discussions and steer decision-making.
* Experience with Product Data Management tools (eg, Teamcenter, SharePoint, Confluence).
* A self-motivated problem solver with the ability to drive complex issues to resolution.
* Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
* Ability to obtain SC Clearance for UK-caveated programmes.
If you're a motivated Systems Engineer looking to make an impact in a high-tech, defence-focused environment, we want to hear from you.
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