Lead Systems Engineer

Our client is a leading Defence organisation who are supporting the MOD by designing and producing GPS anti-jamming systems.

The candidate will work across the lifecycle, focusing on providing Systems and Hardware expertise, with the role progressing into the Lead Design Authority over time.

Experience within a Systems Design role and on GPS/RF/Radar/Satellite etc. products before is essential.

Working Patterns: This role is based in Essex on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 3 days per week on site.

• Act as the Design Authority across the product lifecycle, from requirements capture, Analysis, Design through to testing, qualification, certification and in-service support.
• Lead customer management reviews as well as obsolesce, risk and FRACAS reviews.
• Responsible for generating technical documentation, systems analysis, hardware design, participation in technical design reviews and technical direction/custodianship of the products.
• Production support and obsolescence maintenance, management of project requirements,
• Additional responsibilities include supporting the Systems Team in the generation of bid/proposal material.
• Laboratory work will be involved for product testing.
• Some overseas travel and UK wide travel is expected within the role.

• Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements through to project completion with a hardware/electronic based product.
• Experience with generation of technical documentation at all levels from requirements capture through to design.
• Experience providing technical direction/guidance in the development of electronic solutions.
• Experience of GPS/radar/radio frequency/satellites/software defined radio etc.
• Algorithm development incorporating Modelling experience in MATLAB/Simulink is desirable.
• Experience with SysMl or UML in a Systems Engineering environment.

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’
• Canteen facilities.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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