Senior Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence organisation seeks a skilled Senior Systems Engineer (IV&V) to design and build control systems for submarine warfare in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance and hold only British Citizenship. The role involves leading technical work packages, understanding complex requirements, and providing guidance to other engineers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of C&I systems design and experience with these systems.
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Capture and understand challenging needs and requirements.
• Design technical specifications to support the IV&V strategy.
• Integrate and test systems containing electronic, mechanical, and software sub-systems.

Skills

C&I systems design

Systems engineering practices

Education

Degree within STEM

Job description

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer (IV&V)

£48,000
Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley or Manchester. Hybrid

Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance and must hold only British Citizenship.

Role Overview:

The client is a leading Defence organisation seeking to onboard a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to design and build control systems for submarine warfare, ensuring systems receive certification.

Responsibilities:

1. Capture and understand challenging needs and requirements.
2. Design technical specifications to support the IV&V strategy.
3. Develop, validate, and manage requirements designs along with qualification/acceptance activities.
4. Integrate and test systems containing electronic, mechanical, and software sub-systems, considering impact on the full boat.
5. Take accountability for technical work packages and C&I equipment.
6. Verify customer needs are satisfied through planned qualification and test activities.
7. Lead test systems development, implementing best practice systems lifecycle processes.
8. Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to other engineers.
9. Work with customers to support delivered systems and resolve issues.
10. Lead technical work packages, managing design and deliverable evidence.

Candidate Background:

• Knowledge of C&I systems design and demonstrable experience with these systems.
• Degree within STEM.
• Knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle with the ability to apply good systems engineering practices.