Senior System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop safety-critical technology. This permanent, site-based role offers the potential for remote work one day a 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 required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and deriving system requirements.
• Overseeing hardware/software integration activities.
• System verification including simulation and analysis.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Decision Making

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

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 .

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
• Decision making 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
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• 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.