Job summary

Our client, a leading organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering to join their team on a permanent basis.

Key skills required for this role

Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering

Important

Strong systems engineering experience and a knowledge of naval combat systems

Job description

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Dreadnought programme, working across the Combat System at a crucial point in its development. You will join a team of approximately 16 engineers, reporting to the Requirements Integration Test and Acceptance (RITA) Engineering Manager, and support both the Requirements and Acceptance (R&A) Team and the Integration and Test (I&T) Team. Detailed understanding of requirements, qualification, and acceptance at the Integrated Combat System level is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the Qualification of the Dreadnought Combat System.
• Develop and maintain the System Qualification Plan and provide guidance to Combat System Teams on developing their own Sub System Qualification Plans.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise to support Combat System Integration planning and definition, including design proving requirement identification, Test Specification development, Test Procedure review, and integration risk identification and mitigation.
• Engage with Whole Boat Test & Commissioning regarding Test Specification development for platform trials at the Combat System level and guide Combat System Teams.

Job Requirements:

Essential:

• Significant Maritime Combat System experience with a deep understanding of Requirements, Qualification, Integration, and Acceptance at the Integrated Combat System level.
• Experience in the Verification and Validation phases of the lifecycle.
• Solid theoretical understanding of System Engineering principles and experience in their application.
• Experienced user of IBM DOORS Requirements Management Tool.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards submitting an application.
• Experienced user of Jira Toolset.

Benefits:

• Relocation support for all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
• Opportunity to work on advanced defence projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

If you possess significant experience in Maritime Combat Systems and have a deep understanding of Requirements, Qualification, Integration, and Acceptance processes, our client is keen to hear from you. Apply now to further your career within a dynamic and innovative team.