System Design Authority

Manpower UK Limited; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace and Defence organisation in Portsmouth is looking for a System Design Authority to spearhead technical design for modelling and simulation products, ensuring safety, security, and compliance. The role involves collaboration with external stakeholders to shape requirements and provide technical support to project managers. A STEM degree and proficiency in systems engineering are essential for this hybrid position offering a competitive salary up to £86k plus a bonus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of systems engineering principles.
• Strong understanding and experience in engineering governance practices.
• Ability to guide technical design processes while balancing compliance and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design for modelling and simulation products.
• Collaborate with external customers to shape project requirements.
• Ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering Principles

Engineering Governance Practices

Technical Design Processes

Problem-Solving

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent

Job description

System Design Authority Broad Oak-Portsmouth(Hybrid working) Up to £86k +Bonus 10-20%

My client, a leading Aerospace and Defence organisation are looking for a System Design Authority to join their team working out of their Broad Oak site. 2-3 Days onsite.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the technical design for modelling and simulation products, resolving technical challenges and balancing technical risk with cost and schedule trade-offs whilst ensuring safety and design integrity
• Collaborating with external customers / stakeholders to shape project and product requirements and acting as an ambassador for Simulation and Training
• Holding responsibility for ensuring products are safe, secure and meet contractual, regulatory and legislative requirements
• Assisting in defining technology and product strategy, driving the utilisation of common technologies across programs, and ensuring alignment with product goals
• Providing technical support to project managers, leading design reviews and acting as a focal point for the application of systems engineering within the team

Your skills and experiences:

• Proficiency in Systems Engineering: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of systems engineering principles
• Strong Engineering Governance Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding and experience in engineering governance practices
• Technical Design Leadership: Guide technical design processes with a focus on compliance, complexity, and cost/schedule constraints
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Develop creative and innovative solutions based on analysis of multiple sources of information, considering stakeholder constraints and priorities
• STEM Degree or equivalent; Chartered engineer or the ability to obtain chartership.

To apply please send your CV to Peter Bibby on the email address below...