Systems Engineer/Architect

iO Associates; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity arises for a Systems Engineer/Architect in Crawley. This hybrid role involves leading the development of innovative military training simulations, with significant career progression and collaboration opportunities. Candidates need a robust background in systems engineering and simulation within the defense sector, with a focus on ambitious professionals ready to elevate their careers.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to MOD and customer networking

work with cutting-edge simulation technology

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, especially MBSE.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Simulation/modelling experience in a defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a military training simulator technology.
• Make strategic decisions and lead technical discussions.
• Collaborate closely with the MOD and end customers.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Simulation and modelling

Stakeholder management

MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering)

Job description

Systems Engineer/Architect
Crawley - Hybrid working
Salary £50,000 - £65,000

An extraordinary opportunity has recently opened with a truly exciting organisation based near Crawley. They are in the beautiful position of being owned by one of the top names in British Engineering, but with the opportunity to be autonomous and develop organically. Basically, a fast-paced scale up with huge backing!

The role is brilliant for a systems engineer with 5-10 year's experience looking to take on a challenge and set themselves up for a huge career. It's a "Systems Architect" position, taking lead of development of simulation technology. In this case, a military training simulator for the MOD.

This position has so many benefits for a systems engineer in midst of their career to elevate their future:

• Career progression - step into an architect/project lead position which will give you skills to take your career to the next level
• MOD exposure - working up close and personal with the end customer, build the network and your own brand.
• Exciting technology/skills - no bulky and outdated processes here - this is distributed modelling, and simulation-based technology being developed at pace!
• Responsibility - take the reigns and be the engineer you currently look up to, you'll have the opportunity to make strategic decisions and lead technical discussions throughout projects.

What are they looking for?

• Strong systems engineering principle understanding - MBSE in particular
• Ambition and experience working with a range of different stake holders
• Simulation / Modelling experience in a defence environment
• (Desirable and advantageous) - Training simulator background

They will require candidates to have or go through SC clearance. The company is based near Crawley, it's 2 days a week on site with customer visits every 2 weeks or so.

If you're interested in finding out more, please apply to this advert with your CV or find George Russell on LinkedIn and connect with me.