System Design Authority - Surface Ships

TN United Kingdom; Winfrith Newburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in maritime security is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role is pivotal in overseeing the design and development of technical solutions that align with customer needs throughout the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with various teams to interpret requirements, define system solutions, and lead testing activities, ensuring quality and successful acceptance. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that contribute to national security and maritime operations. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical or engineering role with a focus on Systems Engineering.
• Strong competence in delivering equipment into service and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and development of technical solutions meeting customer requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful customer acceptance and handover.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Lifecycle Management

Strong Systems Thinking

Maritime Security

Underwater Acoustics

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The ATLAS Group is a market leader in maritime security, sonar, and combat management systems for conventional submarines, surface ships, complete sensor-to-shoot mine warfare solutions, and torpedoes. Our products are in service with several navies, private, and commercial customers. With a strong order book, new markets are being pursued, and new product offerings are in development, an opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join our team. This role involves overseeing the design and development of innovative technical solutions that meet customer requirements and business needs throughout all phases of the product lifecycle, including requirements capture, system specification, modelling, design, integration, validation, and qualification.

Location: Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith

Employment status: Permanent. At Atlas Elektronik UK, we support work-life balance and encourage applications for part-time, condensed hours, or full-time roles.

General Duties

The Systems Design Authority provides technical oversight across the product lifecycle, collaborating with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Support teams. Responsibilities include interpreting customer requirements, defining system solutions, planning development and testing, leading lifecycle reviews, and ensuring successful customer acceptance and handover. Key outputs include:

• Assessing customer requirements against product specifications
• Developing system specifications and architecture
• Defining internal and external interfaces
• Formulating test and acceptance strategies
• Defining engineering work packages and subcontractor specifications
• Supporting risk management in collaboration with project teams
• Leading factory, harbour, and sea acceptance testing activities

Responsibilities and Competencies

The SDA's responsibilities include ensuring quality of technical outputs, following engineering processes, and representing the company's products externally. The role requires:

• Previous experience in a technical or engineering role, with a desire to develop or experience in delivering equipment into service
• Strong systems thinking skills
• Tenacity and determination to deliver results
• Proven competence in Systems Engineering and lifecycle management
• Domain knowledge in areas such as Systems Engineering, Sonar, Underwater Acoustics, Maritime Security, Marine Technology, Mine Warfare, Anti-submarine Warfare, or Command and Control Systems
• Good organizational, leadership, and communication skills