Power Applications System Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Maritime seeks a skilled Systems Engineer to develop power electronics systems that ensure mission success in the naval and aerospace sectors. This role requires expertise in systems engineering, power conversion, and a commitment to innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, driving projects forward with a focus on practical and sustainable engineering solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation support

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Strong track record in systems engineering processes.
• Familiarity with power systems and embedded software.
• Experience with requirements management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements, system designs, and all phases of systems engineering.
• Interact with customers to clarify design choices and resolve ambiguities.
• Perform validations and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Power Electronics

Embedded Software

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jama

DOORS

Polarion

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Rugeley embraces flexibility by offering adaptable start and finish times, empowering you to find the perfect balance between your professional and personal commitments. Bid farewell to rigid schedules and embrace the freedom to design your workday around your unique needs. We empower our people to work independently, tying into our values of Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a strong focus on the development of power electronics systems. This role involves the management of requirements, the development of systems architectures and control approaches, functions design, integration and verification.

As part of the engineering team, you will play a crucial role in developing solutions for Marine, Aerospace, and Defence applications, including motor drives, inverters, converters, and power management systems.

If you are passionate about power systems and enjoy working, hands-on, designing solutions which solve real-world challenges, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of power systems in a growing high-demand business.

The Power Applications Systems Engineer is part of a multi-disciplinary team of electrical, electronic, mechanical and embedded engineers to develop power conversion and distribution equipment for maritime vessels. This systems engineer will focus on full-lifecycle systems engineering activities from requirements capture and management, through detailed systems design, into decomposition of requirements to lower level items and then into integration and verification activities.

We deploy systems engineering in pragmatic and proportionate ways across a range of products to help solve challenges and this role would suit someone who is able to scale and tailor processes as to suit a particular project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a generalist in bridging the gap between project members and stakeholders from different disciplines and specialisms.

• Design the ways that systems operate in terms of power on, different modes of operation, self-test etc.

• Champion systems engineering as a set of tools to drive a practical development and deployment of products to satisfy the end customers’ needs.

• Collect, scrutiny, organise and challenge customer requirements.

• Interact with internal and external customers to resolve design choices and ambiguities.

• Define interfaces and at handover points on the project.

• Drive for re-use, similarity and maximising previously developed products / items.

• Lead systems engineering activities such as systems architecture, interface development, requirements management, with a focus on pragmatism.

• Perform system safety analysis.

• Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements.

• Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value.

• Perform system safety analysis.

• Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements.

• Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value.

Qualifications/ Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• A strong track record of applying engineering processes and governance to product development cycles.

• Experience of systems engineering lifecycle deliverables including, but not limited to, requirements, validation evidence, interface definition, configuration and change artefacts, safety analysis, validation and verification items.

• Familiarity with power electronics is beneficial, but expertise in systems engineering is essential.

• Experience of embedded software operation within systems to be able to decompose require.

• An awareness of systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle and experience of delivering.

• Familiarity of MBSE and traditional requirements development.

Skills:

• An awareness of systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle and experience of delivering.

• Familiarity of MBSE and traditional requirements development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems testing experience.

• Experience of power systems.

• Experience of Jama, DOORS, Polarion or similar requirements management tools.

• Experience of working with agile approaches such as sprints, scrums and using Jira or similar for self organisation.

At ESCO Maritime Solutions, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and growth. As Electrical Design Engineers, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, utilising proven technologies, and be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise.

Join us on this exciting journey where your skills will be recognised and appreciated, and where your contributions will make a significant impact. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Note: All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let's shape the future together!

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Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Company: Ultra Maritime