Senior System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a permanent, site-based role. This position involves developing safety-critical technology and offers the potential for one day of remote work per week. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in Systems Engineering, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering.
• Experience in authoring plans for Qualification programmes.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and deriving system requirements.
• System design, modelling, and safety assessment.
• Overseeing hardware/software integration activities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team-Building

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

PC Software Applications

Job description

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Our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team in developing safety-critical technology for aerospace applications. This is a permanent, site-based role with the potential to work from home one day a week, when the nature of the work permits. Due to the level of projects involved and security requirements, this role is restricted to UK and EU nationals only.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capturing and deriving system requirements
• System design, modelling, performance optimisation, and safety assessment
• Overseeing hardware/software integration activities
• System verification including simulation, analysis, system tests, qualification tests, and flight tests
• Support system certification and customer approval
• Follow robust configuration control, review, and change management processes
• Assisting in the compilation of plans, estimates, task lists, and risk management plans
• Work with customers and respond to their requests in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and internal departments across the company
• Work with external sub-contract organisations as required

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science
• Experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience in authoring plans, procedures, and reports for Qualification programmes (Environmental and EMC tests as per DO-160G or equivalent military standards)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal and team-building skills
• Analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and present findings
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems

Ideally you will also have:

• Experience of working in the Aerospace industry

If you are an experienced Systems Engineer looking for a new opportunity to work on exciting aerospace projects, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's innovative team.