Lead Systems Engineer

Expleo; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bristol seeks a Systems Engineer to lead a team and manage various engineering projects. This role requires strong background in systems integration within the nuclear industry and proven experience in life cycle management. Responsibilities include leading teams, managing stakeholder requirements, and developing system designs with a focus on standardization. The company values collaboration and offers a range of benefits to support professional growth.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Expleo Academy training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in system engineering activities.
• Proven experience in Holistic Life Cycle Management.
• Familiarisation with Nuclear industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of engineers across several locations.
• Manage stakeholders both internal and external.
• Engage with end users to clarify and validate requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements and Use Case analysis

Concept assessment and design trade studies

System architecture design and functional modelling

Performance assessment and systems behavior analysis

Verification, Validation and Certification

Test Cases, test scripts, Capture of test evidence

Education

BEng or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

DOORS Requirements Management software

Product Lifecycle Management software

Job description

Responsibilities

The following below is a representative but not exhaustive list of the requirements for this role with priorities on each changing as required.

• Team leadingLead a small team of engineers across several locations.Manage stakeholders both internal and external
• Systems EngineeringPredominantly mechanical systems integration engineering of the the design and packaging of mechanical systems and process equipment into nuclear gloveboxes. A background in this or similar PPE roles within the nuclear industry would be a distinct advantage.Producing optioneering reports to evaluate design concepts.Defining processes for design validation and requirement extraction.Developing equipment specification documents for suppliers (., ventilation systems, environmental monitoring systems).
• RequirementsSystem and sub-system requirement identification should seek to link common requirements across PP&E projects via a requirements management tool, for example, DOORS. Requirements should be grouped as either Standard (or Common) Requirement or Project Specific (non-Common) Requirement. This to reduce duplication of requirement for each project and to provide a mechanism to measure and manage PP&E ‘standardisation’ (commonality) across the live projects.Engaging with end users to clarify and validate requirements through the design phase.Confirming that the proposed design meets user needs.Facilitating stakeholder workshops.Managing requirements using DOORS.
• System ConceptsDue to specific needs of each project, it is highly likely that projects working independently to each other will select different system solutions.The Technical Leads are responsible for ensuring any concept down select considers opportunities for single, standardised, solution selection across the projects.This means in practice that any tools used (Functional Means Analysis, N2 Analysis, Whole System Solution Identification, Decision Matrix, Pugh Matrix) should prioritise standardisation.
• System DesignDuring system design phase, the standardisation initiative shall champion specific principles, including:Reducing the number of different models and makes of equipment in use by seeking similarities across the projects and reuse of technical information between projects.Maximising the use of common sub-systems in different equipment.Minimising the number of different types, assemblies, etc.Maximising the use of commercial of-the-shelf (COTS) items; or use of modified of-the-shelf (MOTS) where a COTS solution would be non-compliant to a key functional requirement.
• Detail DesignDuring detail design phase, the increasing use of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and the bringing of design under configuration control shall provide the opportunity to compare technical solutions. By determining the degree of standardisation for similar products between projects and by identifying areas of commonality
• Evolution of DesignLater phases of the lifecycle shall seek to reduce the diversity of supplied equipment and champion standardisation whenever the design is revisited for improvement.Those elements of design output (requirements, technology solutions) where demonstrating standardisation should form the basis for any future offers / programmes.

Qualifications

• BEng or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline (Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic, or Communications).

Essential skills

• Systems EngineeringRequirements and Use Case analysisConcept assessment and design trade studiesSystem architecture design and functional modellingPerformance assessment and systems behavior analysisVerification, Validation and CertificationTest Cases, test scripts, Capture of test evidence

• Proven experience in Holistic Life Cycle Management with balanced competencies across the SE Discipline

• Experience: 5+ years’ experience in system engineering activities
• Technical/Specialized knowledge: With technical programmes of work.
• Practitioner in Determining and Managing Stakeholder Requirements, Life Cycle Tailoring, Verification, Validation and Transition to Operation..

Desired skills

• Familiarisation with DOORS Requirements Management software.
• Familiarisation with Product Lifecycle Management software

Experience

• Any experience in any of the following would be beneficial;
• Nuclear industry
• Civil Engineering industry

• Hardware and software engineering lifecycles.

What do I need before I apply

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain security clearance.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive