Systems Engineer Lead

Expleo; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to join their team in Rochester. This role involves a variety of systems engineering activities throughout the engineering lifecycle, requiring interaction with multiple functions. Candidates should have a strong background in systems engineering and be prepared for travel to client locations.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

ExpleoAcademy for skill development

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or evidence of progress towards Professional Registration.
• Experienced in Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Engaged in Systems Engineering activities covering the entire engineering lifecycle.
• Proactive interaction with other Engineering and non-Engineering functions.
• Conduct requirements and use case analysis, system architecture design.

Skills

Requirements definition

Verification

Validation

Certification

System architecture

Education

Good engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Overview

The EES business unit has world class experts in the provision of real-time embedded systems, specialising in safety critical control systems. To continue to grow the business we are now looking for experienced Systems Engineers to join our growing team.

This opportunity is Marine working for one of the largest defence suppliers in the UK and is initially Hybrid at the client site based in Rochester (Kent). This opportunity is open to Engineers looking for Perm/Staff positions, as well as Contractors (Outside IR35) but in either case you must be prepared for travel to client location.

This Systems Engineering vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. The job holder will be engaged in a wide variety of Systems Engineering activities covering the entire engineering lifecycle, including; systems definition, input to estimates and bid activities, requirements apportionment, systems architecting, integration, verification & validation, which will involve proactive interaction and communication with other Engineering and non-Engineering functions. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply.

Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering
  • Requirements and Use Case analysis
  • Concept assessment and design trade studies
  • System architecture design and functional modelling
  • Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis
  • Verification, Validation and Certification
  • Model based engineering techniques, including MBSE
• Project and Programmes Experience desirable
  • Defence Sector Highly desirable
  • Marine Sector highly desirable
  • Fleet Operations desirable
  • Modifications and configuration management
  • Bid Management desirable

Qualifications

• Preferred, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or have evidence of progress towards Professional Registration with a PEI.
• Experienced in Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environments.

Essential skills

• Experience of requirements definition, development and management of requirements through the course of projects.
• Verification, Validation and Certification experience
• Ability to breakdown conceptual models into individual sub-system & component models.
• Operate effectively on ambiguous early-stage projects.

Desired skills

MBSE experience a plus

Experience

• Practical, relevant experience in a product development environment performing similar roles.
• Expertise in requirements engineering and system architecture.
• Experience of applying system engineering toolsets and paradigms such as IBM DOORS, V & V, etc
• A good engineering degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline.
• Demonstrable requirements definition and management experience
• Demonstrable V&V / Certification experience

What do I need before I apply

• As this work is in the Defence industry a full valid Security Clearance is a prerequisite for this work, as is being a UK national (dual nationalities are not able to apply for this role due to restrictions on the contract placed by the MoD).

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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