Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering and Design Capability

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Stevenage is looking for a Systems Engineer to support projects in Systems Engineering processes and tools. The role involves providing consultancy, assessing techniques, and implementing improvements. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and experience with Model-based methods. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and dynamic hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of state of the art Systems Engineering methods and their application.
• Capable of working autonomously and proactively.
• Up to date knowledge of issues in relevant specialist areas.

Responsibilities

• Providing education, training and consultancy support to key projects.
• Assessing core Systems Engineering techniques and developing process improvement.
• Supporting implementation of international alignment on Systems Engineering.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model-based methods

Excellent communication

Problem solving skills

Technical knowledge (mechanical, electrical, software)

Education

Appropriate degree in relevant subject

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join the Stevenage based Process and Methods team within the Systems Engineering and Design Capability department.

The role will involve supporting projects in their use of current and emerging systems engineering processes, methods and tools, whilst concurrently being actively involved in developing and promoting best practice usage to improve efficiency and consistency across UK projects.

Salary: Up to £55,000 (Depending on experience)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days a week on site

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

What are we looking for?

• Systems Engineer with understanding of state of the art Systems Engineering methods and their application in the systems engineering domain i.e. experience of lifecycle issues on major projects. Specifically Model-based methods and approaches.
• Capable of working autonomously and proactively, able to deal with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.
• Excellent communication and good problem solving skills are essential.
• Up to date knowledge of issues in relevant specialist area(s) e.g. mechanical, electrical, software, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), Human Factors (HF), control and analysis, with experience of representing them within an architecture.
• Appropriate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, plus a number of years relevant experience (not including initial graduate training or the equivalent if an external recruit).

The Role

• Providing education, training and consultancy style support to key projects, tailored to project needs to ensure maximum project benefit is obtained from best practice use.
• Assessing core Systems Engineering techniques and developing/delivering process improvement and behavioural change to teams.
• Supporting implementation of international alignment on Systems Engineering knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to understand and implement MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) concepts into practicing projects.
• Ensuring consideration of a full lifecycle approach to the design of systems into project teams.
• Keeping up to date in relevant technical areas, develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide more effective services.

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