Comms Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer based in Gaydon seeks a Comms Systems Engineer for a contract role until 31st March 2026. The candidate will develop systems engineering competence and ensure robust requirements. Strong experience in system engineering practices and tools is essential for this position. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex electrical/electronic, software or mechatronic environment.
• Application of System Engineering tools and techniques in the real world.
• History of influencing complex process change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems engineering competence.
• Ensure robust requirements and quality standards.
• Gather end-user needs and concerns.

Skills

System Engineering Practitioner

System Engineering tools

Business mindset influence

SE toolset proficiency

Requirements management practices

System modelling knowledge

Education

Relevant Systems Engineering studies

Tools

IBM DOORS

Rhapsody

Catia Magic

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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Comms Systems Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Duties:

• Develop and maintain systems engineering competence in the squad.
• Ensure the requirements authored are robust and meet quality standards by developing the process and methods.
• Gather end-user (system engineer) needs, wants and concerns.
• Maintain understanding of system engineering process, regulatory and legislative landscape.
• Work with business analysts and process experts to develop compliant and efficient processes.
• Identify key performance indicators and measures for system engineering processes.
• Work with domain product owners to identify inputs to product roadmaps for delivery of process, methods, tools, training, etc.
• Guide domain product development (process, methods, tools, training, etc.) by supporting factory product owners and developers to understand system engineering principles and practices.

Skills Required:

• Previous experience as a System Engineering Practitioner across the whole System Engineering lifecycle (in a complex electrical/electronic, software or mechatronic environment).
• Previous experience in application of System Engineering tools and techniques in the real world (preferably in the defence, aerospace, rail or automotive industry).
• Previous experience of influencing business mindset and complex process change.
• Significant experience of SE toolset for example, IBM DOORS, Rhapsody, Catia Magic, etc.
• Extensive experience of requirements management practices in line with Systems Engineering processes.
• Real world experience of system engineering process and method development.
• Knowledge of system modelling, FMA, Cyber security, Functional safety practices.

Education Required:

Relevant Systems Engineering studies, accreditations and practices.