Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Aeropeople Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeropeople Ltd is seeking an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer to join a leading global defense and aerospace company. This role involves leading the development of integrated software solutions for electronic warfare, requiring expertise in systems engineering and a strong background in electronic warfare. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension scheme - up to 14% combined

Flexible working pattern

25 holiday days plus bank holidays

Shared Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance - 6x salary

Ill Health Income Protection / Private Medical Insurance - 50% of salary

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Electronic Warfare and sensors.
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering and use of the Cameo toolset.
• Operational experience of performing post-mission data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical discussions and requirements elicitation.
• Developing and delivering formal requirement specifications.
• Maintaining engagement with the Radar Supplier for alignment.

Skills

Electronic Warfare

Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Post-mission data analysis

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

HND/HNC with sound experience of the Engineering Lifecycle

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

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Full Job Description

Job Title: Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Salary: up to £52,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Preston

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer. The role will be based just outside of Preston and offers the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed.

The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

You will be joining the Mission Enablement Electronic Warfare team, which designs, develops, and integrates a suite of electronic warfare products for the Eurofighter partner nations, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. These products enable the nations’ air forces to develop, test, and validate their Typhoon mission data before being loaded onto the aircraft. The EW Future Capability division is responsible for developing a new cutting-edge integrated software solution that will replace the individual software applications in service today, enabling the introduction of the latest Radar onto the Typhoon platform.

Do you have a background in Electronic Warfare and a good understanding of Systems Engineering? This role will specifically involve leading the development of the Post Flight Analysis aspects of a future integrated software capability, which will enable the generation, validation, and analysis of mission data. The work is being carried out using Model-Based Systems Engineering, modelling the solution within Cameo, and capturing requirements with the DOORS toolset.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Leading technical discussions and requirements elicitation with internal and external stakeholders including inter-business teams, MoD & industrial partners
2. Ensuring the proposed design is captured within the requirements management tools and modelling environment at an appropriate level of authority
3. Developing and delivering formal requirement specifications and other systems engineering artefacts in line with programme timescales
4. Maintaining close engagement with the Radar Supplier to ensure the Post Flight Analysis capability is aligned with the Radar design
5. Supporting the development of early careers pipeline within the department

Benefits include:

• Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
• Flexible working pattern including working from home and flexible start and finish times
• 25 holiday days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Shared Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance (you and your spouse/partner) - 6x salary
• Ill Health Income Protection / Private Medical Insurance - 50% of salary

About You:

• A degree in a STEM subject, HND/HNC with sound experience of the Engineering Lifecycle, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• A strong understanding of Electronic Warfare and sensors
• A strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles including the Engineering Lifecycle
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering and use of the Cameo toolset
• Operational experience of performing post-mission data analysis

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years