Software Systems Engineer

Airbus; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Portsmouth is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and analyze software for complex systems in the Satellite Communications Domain. The role emphasizes collaboration in an Agile environment, requiring strong communication skills and experience with SysML-compliant tools. Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for personal development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted shopping

Unlimited access to E-learning courses

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Ability to highlight and communicate design concerns.
• Understanding software component feasibility and user requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define software system architecture.
• Manage cost and schedule effectively.
• Work with development to ensure backlogs and user stories are captured.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with SysML-compliant architectural modelling tools

Knowledge of software solutions

Experience in modelling system design

Familiarity with Model Based System Engineering diagrams

Tools

Rhapsody

Cameo

Enterprise Architecture

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 20% UK and internationally, more if of interest

LOCATION: Portsmouth, UK (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time / STEM returners welcome

What’s in it for you

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL

Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop

Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

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About the Role

Passionate about championing Model Based Design? Keen to design and analyse software for complex systems? Looking for a role where your creations connect to the stars and impact future generations? Sparking interest, then read on:

We are looking for a Systems Engineer. You will work under the guidance of the System Design Authority and interact very closely with the Software Development and Test teams within an Agile environment.

Integrated into a team of developers and testers, you will be a part of the Systems team who will champion the modelling process and contribute to the delivery of new solutions in the Satellite Communications Domain. You will contribute to all stages of the modelling development lifecycle, engage in retrospective reviews and bring ideas to the table.

How you will contribute to the team

• Highlight and communicate concerns, results and ideas to team members from a systems design perspective
• Work with development team to ascertain feasibility of software components, understanding of user requirements and details of the solution
• Define and contribute to the software system architectural design at a high level using relevant peer review processes
• Collaborating with software development teams to discuss the high-level architecture, ensuring the team can produce the required software components
• Working with the Product team to ensure capabilities are captured on the product backlog and aiding them to create the user stories and acceptance criteria
• Understanding the system aspects of the project and will determine the role of the software components in the solution
• Working with peer-subsystem teams to ensure all external interfaces are defined and agreed
• Getting involved in daily operations when needed to meet critical schedules or resolve complex problems
• Support in the management of cost/schedule
• Collaborating with other projects to ensure the proposed software solution meets a common set of software requirements for all projects to seek re-usability

About you

• Passionate about bringing new ideas to the table and questioning the status quo
• Excellent communication skills, gathering information from internal and external departments
• Experience of SysML-compliant architectural modelling tools such as Rhapsody, Cameo, Gaphor or similar – we currently use Enterprise Architecture and are happy to train you up
• Knowledge of software solutions within a software product environment
• Experience in modelling to capture the system design
• Familiarity to interpret Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Diagrams

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include accessibility facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Sub-system development

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