Systems Engineer

Chess Dynamics; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance policy

Company shares incentive plan

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Wellbeing initiatives

Sports and social activities

Health Cash Plan

Learning & development opportunities

Onsite car parking

Job summary

Chess Dynamics in Horsham seeks a Systems Engineer to join our growing team developing high-performance targeting and surveillance equipment for land and naval defence.

You will lead multidisciplinary design across mechanical, electrical and software domains, ensuring coherence with system requirements and contributing to risk management, test plans and verification.

Qualifications

• A good degree in Engineering or physical sciences.
• 1 to 3 years’ engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of Systems engineering principles, especially INCOSE handbook and best practices.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge across mechanical, electrical and software.
• Proven communication skills.
• Proficient in Report Writing.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Capture and management.
• Functional and Physical Systems Architecture Design and Definition.
• Functional, detailed design and safety analysis.
• Strong contribution to programme risk mitigation.
• Development of Engineering Management Plans (Safety Management, Test Integration & Acceptance, Technical Risk Management).
• Gathering of verification evidence for System Requirements.
• Creation of Procurement Specifications for sub-systems and components.
• Writing test specifications.
• Conducting Design reviews.
• Environmental Qualification Plans (EMC, Temperature, Shock & Vibration).
• Technical report writing.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Engineering degree or physical sciences

Job description

Join our dynamic and growing Systems Engineering team at the Chess Dynamics Headquarters in Horsham. You will be instrumental in the development of high-performance targeting and surveillance equipment for land and naval defence applications.

Our product portfolio ranges for low-TRL concept demonstrator systems with high levels of technical risk and a short development life cycle; to repeat orders of our hugely successful and proven suite of electro-optical surveillance and tracking systems.

You will be responsible for undertaking the Systems Engineering activities as part of one or more multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring mechanical, electrical and software design aspects are coherent and that ultimately the system meets the customer need.

You will enjoy the challenges of system complexity and conflicting requirements and have a keen eye for detail. You will be given the opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of projects with significant levels of responsibility over project risks, cost, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Capture and management.
• Functional and Physical Systems Architecture Design and Definition.
• Functional, detailed design and safety analysis
• Strong contribution to programme risk mitigation
• Development of Engineering Management Plans (Safety Management, Test Integration & Acceptance, Technical Risk Management).
• Gathering of verification evidence for System Requirements.
• Creation of Procurement Specifications for sub-systems and components.
• Writing test specifications.
• Conducting Design reviews.
• Environmental Qualification Plans (EMC, Temperature, Shock & Vibration)
• Technical report writing

Essential - Skills & Experience

• A good degree in Engineering or physical sciences.
• 1 to 3 years’ engineering experience
• Strong understanding of Systems engineering principles, especially knowledge of INCOSE handbook and best practices
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge, between mechanical, electrical and software. A specialism is assumed, but sufficient knowledge of all three is required
• Proven communication skills
• Proficient in Report Writing.

Desirable

• Involvement in Full Development Lifecycle of a product.
• Prior experience working as a Systems Engineer
• Experience in working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of requirements management tools (DOORS, Visure or R4J).
• Work package management in JIRA.
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams on projects with a high level of complexity.
• Experience working in the defence sector (or similar)
• Safety Management (MIL-STD 882E, DEF-STAN 00-56, ISO 12100:2010).
• Statutory Compliance (CE Marking).
• Camera Sensor Technology (InfraRed and visible spectrum, DRI performance).
• Fault-Tree and Failure Mode Analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
• Confident and professional in front of customers.
• Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.
• The ability to work independently when required.
• A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• A resilient and adaptable approach.

Work Life Balance

• 37.5 hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Christmas closure.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.

Benefits

• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
• Income protection scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
• Regular sports and social activities
• Health Cash Plan
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.