Senior Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Gold Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of critical aerospace technologies. This role involves creating engineering solutions, managing requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and extensive experience in safety-critical systems.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Growth

Cutting-Edge Projects

Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Practical experience with safety-critical systems is essential.
• Knowledge of military aerospace standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions for aerospace applications.
• Translate customer requirements into verifiable product-level requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and customer presentations.

Skills

Systems Engineer

Requirements

Aerospace

Aviation

DO254

Stakeholder Management

Safety

MATLAB

Simulink

Education

Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

DOORS

SysML

Job description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: DOE + Package

Key Skills: Systems Engineer, Requirements, Aerospace, Aviation, DO254, Stakeholder Management, Safety, MATLAB, Simulink

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of next-generation aerospace technologies. The role offers the chance to work on a wide range of critical control systems across both civil and military aerospace programmes. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of safety-critical solutions in accordance with industry standards such as ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254-ideally at the highest Design Assurance Level (DAL).

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Senior Systems Engineer?

• Develop engineering solutions for aerospace applications using a structured systems engineering approach.
• Engage with customers to elicit and define key stakeholder requirements.
• Translate customer requirements into realisable and verifiable product-level requirements.
• Plan and execute requirements-based verification and validation using manual and scripted methods.
• Generate systems engineering artefacts in support of ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254 compliance.
• Produce essential documentation such as system design documents, interface control documents, and verification reports.
• Manage engineering change across the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, including estimations and customer presentations.

What are we looking for in our next Senior Systems Engineer?

• Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Practical experience with DOORS for requirements management (DXL knowledge is a plus).
• Demonstrated experience developing solutions for safety-critical systems aligned with ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink.
• Familiarity with change control and defect tracking tools and processes.
• Involvement in SOI audits and certification reviews.
• Experience with SysML and systems architecture modelling.
• Understanding of functional safety principles (IEC 61508).
• Knowledge of military aerospace standards and processes.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Senior Systems Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Senior Systems Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting.

PLEASE NOTE

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

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