System Design Authority

Tkms Atlas Uk; Wareham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Pension matched by TKMS Atlas UK

Dental Cover

Flexible working patterns

25 days holiday increasing to 28/30

Career Development and Training

Job summary

TKMS Atlas UK in Dorchester, Dorset, England, is seeking a System Design Authority to oversee the design and development of innovative surface ship solutions. You will cover the full product lifecycle from requirements capture and analysis through system specification, modelling, integration, validation and handover to customers.

The role requires proven Systems Engineering expertise and domain knowledge in maritime technology and C2 systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable competence in Systems Engineering and the lifecycle.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and identify solutions.
• Experience delivering equipment or products into service.
• Domain knowledge in maritime tech and naval systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight to all stages of the product lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Interprets customer requirements, defines system solutions, and plans development & testing.
• Leads engineering lifecycle reviews and ensures customer acceptance.
• Defines system architecture, interfaces, and test/acceptance strategies.
• Manages technical risk with the Project/Bid Manager and subcontractors.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Lifecycle Management

Technical Decision Making

Maritime Systems

Sonar & Underwater Acoustics

Command & Control (C2) Systems

Marine Technology

Complex problem solving

Tools

Systems Engineering Processes

Requirements Analysis

Modeling & Simulation

Job description

System Design Authority

Location: Dorchester, Dorset, England

Job Description

System Design Authority - Surface Ships

Package Includes:

• Career Development and Training
• Employee pension contribution is matched 1.5 times by TKMS Atlas to a maximum of 10.5% ER contribution
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years)
• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns
• Relocation Package

Purpose of role

Overseeing the design and development of innovative technical solutions that meet our customer requirements and business needs. The role covers all aspects of the product lifecycle; from requirements capture and analysis through system specification, concept studies, modelling and simulation, design and development, system integration, validation and qualification.

Knowledge and experience (will be developed in the job role if not held)

• Ability to analyse complex problems and identify solutions
• Ability to guide design processes and make sound technical decisions
• Candidates should have previous experience in a technical/engineering role, with either a desire to develop / previous experience in delivering equipment or products into service
• Demonstrable and proven competence in Systems Engineering and the systems engineering lifecycle
• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Systems Engineering, Sonar and Underwater Acoustics, Maritime Security Systems, Marine technology, Mine warfare, Anti-submarine Warfare, Command and Control Systems (including network architectures and software)

Key Skillset

Key accountabilities may include

• Provides technical oversight to all stages of the product lifecycle, working with the Sales team, Project Manager, Engineering and Support teams.
• Responsible for interpreting customer requirements, specifying the system solution, planning development and testing, leading engineering lifecycle reviews and ensuring successful customer acceptance and handover.
• Responsible for the System Engineering outputs including:
  • Assessing Customer requirements against product specifications
  • System specifications
  • System architecture definition
  • Internal and external interface definition
  • Test and Acceptance strategy
  • Defining engineering work packages and sub-contractor specifications
  • Supporting the Project/Bid Manager in identifying and managing technical risk
  • Selling-off contract requirements by leading Factory, Harbour and Sea Acceptance Test activities
  • Responsible to the Head of System Design for quality of technical and engineering output, following the company's System Engineering Processes and technical reviews
  • Responsible to the customer for delivering a system that is fit for purpose
  • Represents TKMS ATLAS UK products and systems on behalf of the business to the customer, external partners, stakeholders and suppliers

Security Clearance

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum).