Systems Design Engineer

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG; Fleet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in England is seeking an experienced professional to lead the development of system architectures for new projects. The role involves defining technical solutions, leading design reviews, and collaborating with both internal teams and customers. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering and problem-solving skills to innovate solutions for complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of system architectures for new projects.
• Define and describe the Technical Solution during bids.
• Develop innovative solutions to technical problems.
• Lead Design Reviews with stakeholders.
• Document the system design and maintain it.
• Creation and management of Interface Control Documents.
• Ensure alignment of 3rd party sub-system elements.
• Develop and improve local design processes.
• Participate in tests, trials, and verification of designs.
• Contribute to the resolution of in-service system issues.
• Collaborate with teams to support development roadmaps.

Job description

• Lead on the development of system architectures for new projects, coordinating inputs from HQ engineering, UK Sales and the UK Projects team
• Define and describe the Technical Solution during bids. Support cost estimation
• Develop innovative solutions to technical problems small and large, researching them yourself or pulling in experts as appropriate
• Lead Design Reviews with internal and external stakeholders
• Document the system design and maintain using approved corporate design tools, coordinating with Configuration Management as required
• Creation and management of Interface Control Documents
• Ensure alignment of 3rd party sub-system elements, coordinating engineering activities appropriately
• Develop and improve local design processes
• Actively contribute to and/or lead defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost
• Participate in tests, trials and verification of system designs
• Contribute as required to the resolution of in-service system issues
• Collaborate with UK Sales, the customer and HQ Sales and Engineering teams to support system and product development roadmaps, ensuring UK interests are represented appropriately