Senior Combat Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense technology company is seeking a Senior Combat Systems Engineer to lead NSIPS integration efforts for naval systems. The role offers flexible working with minimal office attendance. Responsibilities include conducting combat system audits and leading technical project work. Ideal candidates will have expert knowledge of surface ship combat systems and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £65k, along with comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and development opportunities.

Benefits

Work life balance

Hybrid / flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus buy and sell

Private medical health insurance

All Staff Bonus

Group Pension Plan with employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Discounts portal

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in naval systems integration and combat systems.
• Ability to conduct ship/submarine combat system audits.
• Able to manage large volumes of interface data.

Responsibilities

• Supply team leadership as a NSIPS Subject Matter Expert.
• Conduct both audits and NSIPS related bid and enquiry work.
• Work on technical project tasks related to naval systems.

Skills

Expert knowledge of surface ship combat systems

Line management and team leadership capability

Systems Engineering Awareness

Data management skills

Excellent communication skills, written and oral

Job description

Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.As a Senior Combat Systems Engineer, you will support our Complex systems division as a Naval Systems Integration Process Service (NSIPS) Subject Matter Expert and provide team leadership and guidance.

You will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington sites and allows for flexible working, including home working were appropriate.

This role allows for flexible working patterns including home working (with attendance at SEAs offices being minimal - typically only required for quarterly progress meetings in Bristol and other occasional, irregular meetings at SEAs premises).

The position also has an occasional requirement to visit RN vessels in HM Naval Bases Portsmouth and Devonport - so the position could well suit candidates with a home location within easy travel of those areas.

The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience.

Whatyoullbedoing

NSIPS Service Delivery and team leadership

• Conducting of Ship / Submarine combat system audits and NSIPS related bid and enquiry work
• Wider capability area technical project work for naval system related activities as well as Capability Area TAF and enquiry work

At Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer , providing state-of-the-art applications for naval Ship and Fleet Protection, and Undersea Surveillance Systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation . Whether were supporting UK MOD or an ever-growing number of navies across the world, were seeking to grow our team with flexible problem solvers and specialists who are proven experts in their field.

What we offer

• Work life balance
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leave
• Family & wellbeing
• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Theskills you need

• Expert, comprehensive working knowledge of surface ship combat systems
• Line management and / or team leadership capability
• Systems Engineering Awareness
• Data management skills
• Full driving license desirable
• Working knowledge of surface ship and / or submarine combat systems
• Able to understand and manage large volumes of interface data
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral

Ability to obtain SC clearance

Join us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger :

protecting what matters.

If youd like to know more, please give Dave Abrams from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414172. Or reach out to us on

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