Principal Systems Engineer

Copello; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in requirements analysis and system architecture design. You will work on complex products within the defence and aerospace sectors. Knowledge of systems engineering tools and Agile methodologies are highly valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering processes to develop complex products.
• Experience in the defence/aerospace industry is ideal.
• Experience of working in AGILE teams is beneficial.

Skills

Requirements analysis

System architecture design

Systems proving

Model-based engineering techniques

Stakeholder management

Tools

IBM DOORS Next

Rhapsody

Job description

What we're looking for from you:

A well‑rounded Systems Engineer with any of the following skills and experience:

• Requirements analysis, specifications and justification
• System architecture design and modelling
• System trade studies to inform design decisions
• Systems proving, design assurance and certification

Desirable, but not required to secure the role:

• Knowledge of the physics and technologies involved in Electro‑Optical systems
• Practical application of systems engineering processes to develop complex products, defence/aerospace industry or high‑integrity systems experience ideal
• Experience of model‑based engineering techniques, including SysML
• Use of systems engineering tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Next, Rhapsody, etc)
• Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co‑ordination of other engineering disciplines and subject matter experts
• Managing stakeholders, including customers or suppliers
• Application of Defence, Military or other aerospace standards and design assurance processes is useful
• Experience of working in AGILE teams and applying AGILE frameworks beneficial.
• Knowledge of missile related technologies such as imaging, sensors, guidance, navigation, propulsion, datalinks, energetics, etc