Project Lead – Systems Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Chelmsford is seeking a Project Lead – Systems Engineer to oversee product development and manage project requirements. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams and requires expertise in JAMA, engineering management, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring project success and customer satisfaction. Competitive benefits and a vibrant work culture are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Electric car scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Health plan for everyday healthcare needs

Cycle to work scheme

Football pitch with company tournaments

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Must have experience using JAMA for managing requirement sets.
• Broad knowledge of various engineering disciplines required.
• Strong skills in communication and technical document writing.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document system requirements from stakeholders.
• Manage requirement set and compliance verification matrix.
• Provide technical leadership and clear direction to the project team.
• Manage technical risks and opportunities on the project.

Skills

Experience using JAMA and owning requirement sets

Broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines

Ability to manage customer expectations

Good technical presentation and document writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical risk management

Job description

Description

Company Overview

From satellites searching for new planets to rovers mapping the surface of Mars, for 40 years space customers have depended on Teledyne e2v to provide technology that is literally out of this world. Teledyne e2v has been trusted to design and deliver imaging sensors and sub-systems to over 150 space missions helping humankind to better understand the world we live in.

Working with us will enable you to develop and gain experience in the ideas that are behind some of the most advanced technologies in the world. You will also get a chance to work alongside highly experienced engineers, technicians and scientists.

Teledyne e2v provides high performance CCD, CMOS and IR sensors for space science, earth observation, astronomy and high energy physics applications. Sensors are designed, fabricated, post-processed, packaged and tested in our facilities in Chelmsford (UK) and Grenoble (France).

Teledyne e2v is now working on several large-scale, multi-year projects that are significantly increasing the demand level on its operations. In recent years, Teledyne e2v has also secured contracts to deliver solutions at a focal plane level, including mechanical assembly, cryogenics and proximity electronics.

With a long and enviable history of technical and scientific innovation, Teledyne e2v is always working at the forefront of technology.

Role Overview :

To support our continued growth, we have exciting new opportunities for Project Lead – Systems Engineers to join our expanding team.

This role reports into the Lead Engineering Manager. The Project Lead - Systems Engineer role is responsible for leading the Design, Development and Verification of products throughout the project lifecycle, using their expertise and experience to tailor the project lifecycle and governance in response to the risks identified to deliver the Project. In addition, this role is responsible for owning the requirements of their project(s) and must be proficient using JAMA.

The role requires a multidisciplinary engineer to oversee and review the various functional engineering teams inputs to the project. The PLE is the main technical point of contact with the customer on the project.

Key Responsibilities :

Gather and document system requirements from stakeholders

Manage requirement set, maintaining the compliance verification matrix throughout with the use of JAMA

Flow down of requirements from system level to functional sub-sets, maintaining links and traceability.

Provide clear technical leadership and direction to the project team.

Generate Engineering Management Plan.

Provide Engineering governance through the project life cycle.

Manage the technical risk / opportunities on a project and their mitigation / capture activities.

Delivery of bids (in conjunction with bid team) and writing technical proposals.

Configuration Control of the technical aspects of the product and project.

Lead the Project Team through major gate reviews

Essential Skills & Experience :

Experience using JAMA and owning requirement sets.

Broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines

Ability to manage customer expectations and avoid unwanted scope creep.

Good technical presentation and document writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical risk management

Preparation of milestone documentation

The above role profile is not meant to be an exhaustive list and duties within areas of responsibilities will be expected to change to meet the changing needs of our business.

Desired Behaviours and Attributes

Perform with Pride – Passion, Confidence, Resilience, Determination

Act like we own it – Accountability, Energy, Drive, Ambition, Delivery

Collaborate to succeed – Build and maintain trust, Embrace challenge, Seek feedback, Help the team win

Energise one another – Considerate, Positive, Celebrate Successes, Manage own emotions

Benefits :

Site is located in Chelmsford, a growing and vibrant city surrounded by countryside with excellent transport links to London (40 minutes by train to Liverpool street) and Stansted (45 minutes by bus).

Location of site is beside a beautiful park, with excellent walking and cycling routes.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.

Free on-site parkingand secure area for motorcycles and bicycles

The company participates in an electric Car scheme, offering fantastic monthly leasing rates with salary sacrifice.

Competitive pensionscheme with up to 6% company contribution.

Free tea and coffee from vending machines on site as well as free fresh fruit.

Medicash health plan to help cover your everyday healthcare needs.

Cycle to work scheme

4x Salary Life Assurance

Numerous discountswith major retailersas part of our flexible benefits package.

The site has its ownfootball pitch, which holds regular company tournaments.

Season ticket discountson Greater Anglia Trains.

Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break.

Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9 : 00am and 15 : 30.

Support your professional developmentwith a paid membership to a relevant professional body.

Access to mentors and training– explore the vast training library on Teledyne University!

The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.