Principal Systems Engineer - Maritime (Modelling and Simulation)

Nova Systems; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Bristol seeks a Principal Engineer to oversee Defence Modelling and Simulation projects. The ideal candidate will translate user requirements into engineering designs, ensuring quality and timely delivery. This role includes leading technical demonstrations and requires UK Citizenship. The position operates under a hybrid work policy, offering comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension and professional development allowances.

Benefits

Up to 8.5% matched contributory pension

£3000 Annual Personal Development Allowance

25 days of Annual Leave

Vitality Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence Modelling & Simulation.
• Ability to translate user requirements to engineering artifacts.
• UK Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Translating user requirements to engineering designs.
• Providing oversight on M&S capabilities.
• Leading technical delivery of customer demonstrations.

Skills

Defence Modelling & Simulation

Maritime Domain Experience

Leading engineering teams

Translating user requirements

Technical demonstrations

Data Analytics

Tools

Jira

Job description

Hybrid Full Time Travel Required

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

What makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people, it's where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.

The Role

As one of our Principal Engineers, you are responsible for delivering the engineering coherence in support of Modelling and Simulation (M&S) projects that are currently being delivered by Nova. The work will include translating the user requirements to engineering designs that can be delivered by software / hardware engineers. Then monitoring the delivery of engineering aspects to check for quality and timeliness of delivery. The work will also require getting involved in the development of the M&S products across the development lifecycle.

You will need to be prepared (depending on your home location) to travel to Nova sites across the United Kingdom and customer locations. We operate a hybrid working policy but due to the nature of our clients there will be a need to undertake work onsite, at their offices.

Key Accountabilities

• Translate user requirements to engineering designs.
• Provide oversight of the development of M&S capabilities ensuring they are delivered on time and to quality.
• Comfortable working with software engineers and data analysts solving complex technical issues.
• Comfortable explaining M&S capabilities to non-technical audiences (including military operators).
• Proactive engagement across the team to resolve issues as they occur.
• Supporting other team members through the engineering lifecycle.
• Leading the technical delivery of customer demonstrations / presentations.

Key Capabilities

• Understanding of, and leading teams through the engineering lifecycle
• Knowledge of software development approaches
• Testing and acceptance of software/hardware
• Generating user stories for engineering delivery
• Use of engineering tools such as task management (i.e. Jira)
• Generation of minimum viable products
• Federating simulation systems

Essential Skills and Experience

• Defence Modelling & Simulation
• Maritime Domain Experience including:
  • RN Combat Management Systems preferably with Design Authority experience.
  • Tactical Data Links and communications systems
• Leading engineering teams
• Translating user requirements to engineering artifacts
• Technical demonstrations and presentations
• Rapid Concepting / Prototyping
• Data Analytics
• UK Citizenship (We cannot accept dual passport holders)
• Ability to get SC as a minimum

What’s in it for you?

• Up to 8.5% matched contributory pension
• £3000 Annual Personal and Professional Development Allowance
• £300 towards Professional Membership Subscriptions
• Study Leave - 5 days/yr
• 25 days of Annual Leave per year plus bank holidays
• Flexible working conditions
• Vitality (UK) Health Insurance
• Great discounts at leading retailers
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
• An inclusive and supportive culture
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Interested?

Upload an up-to-date CV. Any questions reach out to the Talent Team [e-mail]

We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role description, and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment, and respect for every individual.

At Nova Systems International we are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognize the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business.

We offer, and value, flexible working and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively support the wellbeing of our team. If you have special access requirements, please do let us know.

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