Principal Systems Engineer

Overview

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to work with our client, hybrid attendance at Cheadle or Templecombe delivering support to manufacturing, product development and addressing in service issues. The successful candidate should have experience working on marine sonar or towed array products.

We are looking for an energetic and driven engineer with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with military and or aerospace experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work within a multi-discipline team, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

You will be engaged in a wide variety of Systems Engineering activities covering the entire engineering lifecycle, including; systems definition, input to estimates and bid activities, requirements apportionment, systems architecting, integration, verification & validation, which will involve proactive interaction and communication with other Engineering and non-Engineering functions. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply. Specific experience in precision guidance control systems is particularly sought after for this role.

An average of 3 days on-site is expected for these roles. Due to the Defence nature of our projects you will need to be a UK national and capable of securing Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.

The Systems Engineer will perform, but is not limited to the following type of activities centred on provision of marine outboard hardware related to a Towed Array and Sonar:

• 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
  • Model based engineering techniques, including MBSE

• Project and Programmes Experience desirable
  • Defence Sector Highly desirable
  • Marine Sector highly desirable
  • Modifications and configuration management

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline. A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu.

Essential skills

• The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle.
• Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements.
• Sound project specification & planning experience.
• Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements, and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications.
• Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities.

Experience

• 10 years post graduate relevant work experience.
• Defence, Aerospace or Oil and Gas work experience would suit this role.
• Able to work across the full Engineering Development Lifecycle.
• Supply Chain/Obsolescence resolution.

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.