System Engineer

Onward Technologies Limited; Warwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a System Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Warwickshire. The role involves developing systems engineering competences, ensuring quality standards, and guiding product development. Candidates should have extensive experience in the systems engineering lifecycle, particularly in complex environments like defense or aerospace, and be proficient with relevant tools and practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a System Engineering practitioner in a complex environment.
• Experience in application of System Engineering tools in relevant industries.
• Significant experience with requirements management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems engineering competence in the squad.
• Ensure robust requirement standards through processes.
• Guide domain product development in system engineering principles.

Skills

System Engineering lifecycle experience

Application of System Engineering tools

Influencing business process change

Experience with SE toolset (e.g., IBM DOORS)

Requirements management practices

Knowledge of system modeling, FMA

Cybersecurity principles

Functional safety practices

Job description

Role: System Engineer

Location: Warwickshire

Contract: 12 months -Outside IR35 (Extendable and Renewable every 6 months)

Duties:

Develop and maintain systems engineering competence in the squad Ensure the requirements authored are robust and meet quality standards by developing the process and methods Gather end-user (system engineer) needs, wants and concerns, Maintain understanding of system engineering process, regulatory and legislative landscape, Work with business analysts and process experts to develop compliant and efficient processes, Identify key performance indicators and measures for system engineering processes, Work with domain product owners to identify inputs to product roadmaps for delivery of process, methods, tools, training, etc., Guide domain product development (process, methods, tools, training, etc.) by supporting factory product owners and developers to understand system engineering principles and practices,

Skills:

• Previous experience as a System Engineering practitioner across the whole System Engineering lifecycle (in a complex electrical/electronic, software or mechatronic environment).
• Previous experience in application of System Engineering tools and techniques in the real world (preferably in the defence, aerospace, rail or automotive industry).
• Previous experience of influencing business mindset and complex process change.
• Significant experience of SE toolset for example, IBM DOORS, Rhapsody, Catia Magic, etc Extensive experience of requirements management practices in line with Systems Engineering processes Real world experience of system engineering process and method development Knowledge of system modelling, FMA, Cyber security, Functional safety practices