Systems Engineer (Senior, Principal, Lead)

Ultra; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in shaping the future of naval warfare. This role involves developing innovative technical solutions, ensuring project success through effective systems engineering practices, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements, this opportunity allows you to balance personal growth with professional excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering naval forces worldwide and enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Relocation Support

Time off in Lieu (TOIL)

Flexible Start and Finish Times

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering, V-Model, and lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Create Systems Engineering artefacts across the product lifecycle.
• Lead design reviews and present findings to management.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Documentation

Project Management

Requirements Development

Embedded Hardware/Software Development

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Science

Tools

JAMA

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower naval forces worldwide. Our extensive portfolio of capabilities is utilized on naval fleets across allied navies globally.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we develop advanced specialist systems to give our 'five-eyes' Defence customers an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing naval mission execution.

We collaborate closely with our customers to ensure mission success, offering solutions encompassing technologies like sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and safeguarding the seas while empowering navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we value your personal life as much as your professional growth. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid models, remote work, or on-site presence. Enjoy flexible start and finish times, a 9-day fortnight in Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth, and Time off in Lieu (TOIL) up to 1 day/month, aligning with our values of Integrity, Transparency, and Alignment.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join Ultra Maritime SMaP (UK) in Loudwater, High Wycombe, within the Weapon Interfacing Equipment (WIE) team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer supporting new designs and existing products.

The Systems Engineering team provides expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring requirements are met and improving design effectiveness. Responsibilities include system architecture, integration, and design for cost and manufacture.

The role may also involve acting as Project Engineering Lead, Work Package Manager, or Lab Manager, supporting projects from tens of thousands to several million pounds.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop technical solutions for complex engineering problems, ensuring customer requirements are satisfied.
2. Create Systems Engineering artefacts across the product lifecycle for successful project outcomes.
3. Provide technical guidance and influence project approaches, architectures, and designs.
4. Design, develop, and deliver high-quality Systems Engineering artefacts.
5. Coordinate with system, hardware, and software teams to ensure design consistency and modularity.
6. Lead design reviews and present findings to management and clients.
7. Lead aspects of projects to balance requirements, schedule, and costs.
8. Manage customer and supplier relationships to ensure compliance and project success.
9. Generate technical proposals, estimate effort, costs, and risks for bids.
10. Collaborate with project management to reduce costs and increase margins.
11. Estimate and adhere to effort, cost, and schedule for systems activities.
12. Review and approve technical documents, chair reviews.
13. Explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
14. Ensure information security compliance.
15. Mentor less experienced team members.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering, V-Model, and lifecycle processes.
• Experience in developing requirements and compliant system designs.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and reviews.
• Experience with JAMA and embedded hardware/software/firmware development.

Note: Candidates must be able to obtain the necessary security clearance.

Additional Information

Relocation support is available on a case-by-case basis. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance. Ultra Maritime is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without discrimination.