Job summary

Our client, specialists in Military Communication Systems are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to contribute to the Design of C4I Systems on a range of MOD programmes.

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Systems Engineer

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Systems Engineer

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Our client engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are hiring Senior System Engineers to make a significant contribution to the System Design of C4I Systems on programmes through application of world class Systems Engineering expertise.
These roles offer an opportunity to provide System Engineering effort on a variety of MoD development and delivery programmes. The work will cover a variety of activities including:

• Analysis of user and system level documentation (URD, SRD, CONOPs, Use Cases, Interface Requirements), significant input to SRR
• Producing system designs to satisfy User and System Requirements, significant input to SDR
• Engagement with speciality engineering teams (Safety, Security, Human Factors, ILS, Training) to ensure a complete System Solution
• Evaluating/Modelling system performance in support of design decisions and trade studies
• Analysis of third party applications to assess their suitability as part of the system solution
• Specification of Interfaces and system components
• Through-life management of the system design, including design reviews
• Engagement with development teams (Internal and External) as part of system design and component development
• Engagement with System Integration and Test teams on test features within the design, test and acceptance approach, fault finding
• Engagement with Stakeholders including: Users, DT technical advisors/assessors

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in these Senior Systems Engineering roles, you will need a degree in a relevant Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or IT discipline or an equivalent wide range of relevant experience.
Essential

• Broad competence in systems engineering
• Experience in resolving design challenges
• Experience in engaging specialist engineering disciplines (Safety, Security, ILS) to deliver a complete System solution
• Proven methodical analytical fault finding skills - comfortable working in a technical laboratory while adhering to lab rules e.g. PPE and safe handling
• Experience with structured design methods.
• Must manage and work well in a team environment
• Ability to create well-structured technical documents in accordance with a published schedule
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to present formally at progress reviews and contribute productively in
• Experience in the application of practical systems engineering, integration and test on development programmes
• Experience of IT or Communications Systems

Desirable:

• Good understanding of the OSI model.
• Understanding of computer and network infrastructures.
• Application of Open and Military Standards.
• Understanding of Safety, Security and ILS processes and their alignment with the Engineering Lifecycle
• Experienced in the use of engineering tools for Requirement Management and System Design,
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and System Modelling Language (SysML).
• Experience in representing a system of interest through The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and/or the NATO Architecture Framework (NAF)