Lead Systems Architect

ABD Solutions; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Lead Systems Engineer, where you'll drive the development of cutting-edge autonomous vehicle control systems. This role offers the opportunity to work with a talented team in a supportive environment, focusing on model validation and system requirements. You'll lead a small team while implementing best practices in systems engineering. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this forward-thinking company offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, making it an exciting place to advance your career.

Benefits

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Generous Company Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Strong technical skill set with hands-on experience in systems engineering.
• Expertise in SysML and UML with a focus on API development.

Responsibilities

• Develop SysML models to validate system functionality and performance.
• Lead a team of Systems Engineers in daily activities and best practices.

Skills

SysML

UML

API Development

Verification and Validation Strategies

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate in Systems Engineering

Master's in Software Engineering

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to work within a team developing novel autonomous vehicle control systems for the off-highway markets. You will work within a rapidly growing start-up business unit within an established PLC company. The unit's mission is to drive the expansion of AB Dynamics' world-leading solutions into new markets both in the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the ABDS Engineering Team Lead, you will support the development and validation of system models; derivation of requirements; development of physical architecture and allocation of requirements to said architecture.

You must be able to take technical concepts and describe them to the engineering team, clients, and other stakeholders. In this role, you will be working with a rapidly growing team. We are looking for candidates with a strong technical skill set. This is a hands-on role.

What will you be doing?

• Develop executable SysML models to validate model correctness and explore potential failure modes
• Work closely with stakeholders to define and document system requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of functionality, performance, and safety criteria
• Implement redundancy strategies to enhance the robustness and reliability of our systems
• Lead a small team of Systems engineers’ day to day activities including coaching, recruitment, line management and performance review
• Implement redundancy strategies to enhance the robustness and reliability of our systems
• Develop best practice systems engineering principles and embed these qualities into all aspects of your engineering work

What are we looking for?

• Doctorate or master’s degree in systems, software engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Expert knowledge of SysML
• Experience working to a defined MBSE process, combined with expert knowledge of UML
• Expert knowledge of API development for both internal and public use
• Experience of verification and validation strategies at both system and implementation model level
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust with clients and a commitment to exceptional client experience

Additional Information

Why join us?

ABD Solutions are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes a discretionary company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and generous company pension contributions.

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing