Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Systems to join their team on a contract basis in New Malden. This role is integral to the development of the SMCS programmes, ensuring the system's behaviour is well-defined, assisting in the design of functionality, and supporting verification of the product. The contract is expected to last for 12 months with a working pattern of 3-4 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the Requirements database with associated contractual and acceptance details.
- Lead the testing and acceptance process for both hardware and software releases.
Supporting the Systems team in:
- Elaborating and agreeing on system requirements, understanding changes in system capability against an established design baseline.
- Developing design specifications and carrying out design activities in line with quality and technical standards.
- Developing, maintaining, and improving engineering processes and procedures based on technical developments and operational needs.
- Coordinating and completing technical analyses and investigations, evaluating technical options, and preparing reports with recommendations.
- Reviewing and agreeing on External Interface documents and managing interface baselines.
- Leading other engineering activities such as performance testing, human factors, safety analysis, and information assurance.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to operate in a large, complex multi-project environment.
- Proven experience with various systems engineering disciplines, such as Requirements Analysis, System Design, Human Factors, Performance Analysis, System Acceptance Management, Safety (e.g. Functional Failure & Fault Tree Analysis), Security.
- Experience delivering systems, working to deadlines, and working in a pressurised environment.
If you have the necessary skills and experience in systems engineering within the Defence & Security sector, our client invites you to apply now for this rewarding opportunity in New Malden.
