Systems Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support Defence Systems within the Defence sector.

You’ll need experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle and a background in hardware, RF, or electronics-based projects.

Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days on site per week and Friday afternoons off.

• The role will provide support to the System Design Authority and Systems Engineering Team Leaders with the development and management of project requirements, generation of technical documentation.
• Systems Analysis and Design work and participation in technical design reviews.
• Further, supporting the Systems Team in the generation of bid proposal material and submission of bids in response to customer requests.
• The successful candidate will have access to professional development opportunities and be part of the growing team, where the candidate will be required to undertake development studies and investigation activities involving product performance and interfacing with various internal stakeholders.
• The role will involve working in a highly technical environment, supporting the team as well as working autonomously. Taking on complex challenges and producing a solution that follows company process in a timely manner is an essential part of the role. A successful candidate will be comfortable integrating into a large team to accomplish their goals.

• Team leading experience, a minimum of 2+ engineers.
• Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements through to certification.
• Experience with generation of technical documentation (internal and for customers).
• Understanding of policies, practises and procedures, and the ability to communicate these to their team.
• Ability to work autonomously, with limited oversight from Team Leaders and Management.
• Ability to work within agreed timescales.
• Ability to work in a team and perform under pressure.
• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or similar.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• Knowledge of Radar systems would be beneficial.
• Experience with the IBM Rational DOORS toolset.
• Experience with SysMl or UML in a Systems Engineering environment.
• Experience with configuration management systems.
• Membership / Chartership with INCOSE (or similar professional body).

• 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 are available in some sites.

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

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