Senior Systems Engineer

SPX; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Towcester is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to manage systems engineering for CommTech products. This role involves leading design reviews, supporting bids and proposals, and defining technical solutions. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment. Competitive compensation and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Performance-based bonus plans

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a systems engineering role.
• Strong understanding of engineering design and project/product implementation.
• Experience across the full engineering development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems engineering for CommTech products.
• Lead design reviews and approvals for engineering development.
• Support bids and proposals and define technical solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering methods

Analytical skills

Technical problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering or related subject

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) is a leading supplier of long-range data links that support real-time high resolution video transfer between air and ground users. In creating products like RF inhibitors and specialized equipment for military and security purposes, we protect ground forces and infrastructure around the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior Systems Engineer for CommTech (Enterprise Control Systems & TCI), you will play a crucial role in the full product lifecycle from supporting bids and tenders, gathering requirements all the way through to system architecture definition, verification and delivery to our customers.

You will be joining a small dynamic team continually designing and developing world-class products. As a Senior Systems Engineer you’ll help lead technical development working closely with our other engineering disciplines such as RF, Hardware, Mechanical and Embedded. You will help define, develop and deliver bespoke engineering solutions supporting both New Product Development (NPD) and Revenue Generating Projects.

This position will have the opportunity to work across our three capability areas:

• Datalinks – Secure Tactical Data Links for video and Internet Protocol (IP) Data transmission.
• Spectrum Monitor Systems – Empowering customers to monitor, analyze and manage the RF spectrum.
• Battlespace – Covering tactical COMINT, High Frequency Direction Finding (HF DF), Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and Counter Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (C-RCIED) products.

You will help guide the development delivering results to specification, on time and in budget. We are looking for somebody that is imaginative, thorough and practical with a track record of delivering results utilizing in-house and external resources.

As an experienced systems engineer you will have the confidence to solve a wide range of problems and be capable of leading from architecture through design, implementation, and verification. You will be competent at working independently and guiding other engineering disciplines.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast paced but rewarding environment and become a key member of the CommTech Engineering team.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Systems Engineering for CommTech (TCI | ECS) products including but not limited to:
   • Bids and Proposals Support
   • Definition of technical solutions
   • System Architecture
   • Systems Requirements Capture and Management
   • System Performance Analysis
   • Interface Definition
   • System Verification
2. Technical responsibility including but not limited to:
   • Responsibility for successful delivery of the Engineering development
   • Managing of design trade offs
   • Managing of internal and external resource assigned to your project
   • Review and approval of designs and documentation
   • Leading Design Reviews
   • Verification of designs against requirement specifications
3. Documentation and Communication including but not limited to:
   • Creation of systems design documentation including requirement specifications and Statement of Works
   • Creation of system block diagrams and wiring diagrams
   • Test and verification documentation
   • Manual and technical support documentation
   • Cross departmental communication, glueing all key stakeholders including Leadership, Engineering, Marketing and Customer Support.
   • Supporting project progress meetings and status reports
   • Supporting and contributing to project documentation including risks registers, project plans, budget trackers and status reports
   • Organise and lead Preliminary, Interim and Critical Design Reviews as dictated by company procedures

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in an equivalent role
• A strong understanding of systems engineering methods, toolsets and processes
• Proven background in engineering design, systems engineering or project/product implementation
• Experience in delivering at a company the size of CommTech (ECS & TCI)
• Experience of working across the full engineering development lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve assigned tasks in complex systems engineering
• Skills in analysis, critical thinking and technical problem solving
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to do as well as manage others
• Ability to work in a team and interact with other Engineering disciplines
• Ability to produce results under pressure and with limited resources
• A can-do attitude with a willingness to help others

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A minimum of 7 years experience in an equivalent role.
• Awareness of analogue or digintaldigital electronic development
• Awareness of software development principles
• Design experience in an engineering discipline outside of systems engineering such as mechanical or software.
• Concept of Operation Development
• An understanding and experience of design of products aligned with some part of CommTech’s product portfolio

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering/related subject or equivalent work experience

Security

• British Citizen or ability to obtain required security clearance (SC).

Travel & Working Environment

• Travel unlikely/limited.
• Hybrid working (Wappenham, UK) including working from home policy (3 office/2 WFH).

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.