Systems Engineer

NCS Curtiss-Wright Wimborne Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Wimborne Limited in Wimborne, UK is seeking up to 3 Systems Engineers to join our flagship programme for Rolls-Royce SMR, designing safety-critical reactor protection instrumentation for international fleets. You will be a key member of the project team applying safety/systems engineering practices and supporting bid work by scoping tasks.

The role requires degree in electrical/electronic engineering, chartered status preferred, experience in safety/regulatory engineering, and

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is advantageous.
• Experience in safety/systems engineering, preferably in a safety-regulated industry.
• Knowledge of safety system design standards (IEC 61508, related IECs).

Responsibilities

• Support safety/systems engineering aspects of projects and bids.
• Draft and estimate systems engineering tasks for proposals.
• Apply systems engineering practices on projects and maintain design documentation.
• Mentor less-experienced team members and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Safety systems

UML

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

DOORS

IEC 61508

IEC 61513

IEC 61226

Job description

Systems Engineer

Our Wimborne UK business unit is looking for up to 3 System Engineers to join their flagship development programme, supporting Rolls-Royce SMR. This opportunity is for someone who wants to be part of a once-in-a-generation programme for a UK-based engineering company to design, development, and deploy, reactor protection instrumentation of the highest safety classification for an international fleet of commercial nuclear reactors. As a Systems Engineer, you will operate as a key member of the project team bringing experience in safety/systems engineering to the team. You will also support bid work by scoping the systems engineering tasks for the proposed work.

Location: Wimborne, UK

Your Challenge:

• Supporting the safety/systems engineering aspects of projects
• Drafting and estimating the systems engineering aspects of bid work
• Applying appropriate systems engineering practice on project
• Generating and maintaining high quality systems documentation and gaining formal review approval for release
• Use of systems engineering tools for requirements management, design modelling etc
• Supporting representations of project systems engineering to the project or customer community
• Advising or mentoring less-experienced team members, including graduates or apprentices, on systems engineering matters
• Supporting other engineering or related disciplines as required, e.g. design, production or test
• Contribution to ongoing development and improvement of engineering/business processes
• Any other relevant duties as and when required

What You Bring:

• Degree (or equivalent) qualified engineer, preferably in electrical/electronic engineering
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant institution would be an advantage
• Experience of safety/systems engineering or design and in a safety regulated industry
• Knowledge of safety system design in accordance with IEC 61508 or similar safety standards (IEC 61513, IEC 61226)
• Good knowledge of systems engineering processes, standards and methodologies (e.g., IEC 15288, UML)
• Good knowledge of DOORS for requirements management

Desired Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of technical and business disciplines within industry

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

• Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

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What We Offer Our Employees:

• Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
• Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.