Systems Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace recruitment agency is seeking a Systems Engineer for an initial 12-month contract in Farnborough. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing system roadmaps and participating in flight trials. Candidates should possess a strong background in UAV technologies and hold a degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Aerospace. The position offers a competitive rate of up to £45 per hour, working on-site to support innovative flight operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of UAV design and operation technologies.
• Ability to devise strategies to overcome key system challenges.
• Familiarity with system and subsystem technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver system solutions.
• Manage and communicate the system roadmap effectively.
• Participate actively in flight trials.

Skills

UAV technologies

System level trade-offs

System performance assessment

Technical reviews

Acceptance test criteria

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Technology or Aerospace

Tools

JUNOS

TCP/IP

Network Security

RF communication systems

Job description

Overview

Systems Engineer - Inside IR35 - Up to £45 per hour - Farnborough, ONSITE - 12 Months - AEROSPACE BACKGROUND PREFERRED

Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to join our established Aerospace client in Farnborough on an initial 12 month contract.

This position is focused on the development of general Systems Engineering to maximise the strategic capabilities of our client's product, taking advantage of highly automated flight operations in the stratosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering System solutions
• Manage and effectively communicate the System roadmap and communicate with wider Engineering community, including System Architects
• Manage new and existing suppliers / stakeholders
• Make decisions with a balanced view of all stakeholder requirements, ensuring projects are run efficiently and profitably while delivering robust technical solutions on time to meet demanding schedules
• Manage technical risk within projects through early involvement in project design reviews, early commencement of mitigation activities, managing requirements creep and clear definition of the technical scope of projects from their outset
• Define appropriate implementation and proportionate application of the project product assurance plan to the project
• Active participation in flight trials
• Travel for business as required and be flexible to travel accordingly

Reporting To

Systems Engineering Manager

Skills / Experience Required

• Essential skills and knowledge include :
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of technologies relevant to the design and operation of UAVs including secure communications and network architectures
• Ability to understand the overall product architectural solution and devise strategies to overcome key challenges
• Able to rapidly perform system level trade-offs and assess sub-system options in terms of system performance, capability, reliability and implementation within the project schedule and to the necessary quality level
• Able to effectively perform system and subsystem technical reviews and chair meetings
• Ability to communicate and explain requirements to subsystem managers and to define and explain acceptance test criteria
• Ability to review acceptance test data and results in the context of assessing compliance with requirements, airworthiness criteria or more succinctly, fundamental assessment of whether a system or sub-system is fit for purpose
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering techniques and methodologies
• Knowledge of suitable test methods, qualification and acceptance criteria across a variety of subsystems and technologies
• Knowledge of electronic / software / embedded system design, delivery process and acceptance test and qualification criteria
• Degree qualified in Eng / Sci / Tech / Aero + SE experience
• Previous Experience :
• Has effectively delivered a prototype system through a complete design lifecycle
• Has a track record of UAS engineering and development would be highly desirable
• Has a track record of system delivery in accordance with the regulatory and quality requirements
• Working knowledge is desirable of :
• Systems with a secure network architecture incorporating a mixture of COTS components and bespoke hardware / software
• TCP / IP and Network Security
• RF and satellite datalinks (hardware and communications architecture)
• Networking in Juniper environment (JUNOS)
• Experience of establishing and working within formal organisational approval schemes (including Part 21)

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated, proactive, team-oriented and willing to take on challenges
• Able to constructively influence colleagues, suppliers and customers
• Planning own work and prioritise tasks in line with project needs
• Focus on delivering to time, cost and quality
• Safety conscious approach to own work and that of others