Systems Engineer/Senior Systems Engineer

Safran companies; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation and defense is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring effective systems design for electrical power generation and distribution systems. The ideal candidate will be skilled in system architecture and project planning, with a degree in engineering and relevant experience. This permanent, full-time position offers opportunities for growth within an innovative environment dedicated to high-technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in systems design and complex systems.
• Experience in safety-critical systems and system architecture decomposition.
• Proficiency in written English, shown through formal qualification.

Responsibilities

• System requirement definition and compliance analysis.
• Prepare documentation for system qualification and certification.
• Support system testing and customer interface.

Skills

Systems design

Integration

Requirement management

Compliance analysis

Technical decision making

Project planning

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Aeronautical, Systems, or Control Engineering

Tools

DOORS software

Job description

Company: Safran Electrical & Power

Job field: Architecture and systems engineering

Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Contract type: Permanent

Contract duration: Full-time

Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Spoken language(s): English Fluent

A Systems Engineer, or Senior Systems Engineer, is required to maintain the correct level of Systems Design throughout a project lifecycle. Working within a flexible engineering environment, this role will be part of a team of highly motivated, skilled, and experienced individuals whose primary activities relate to electrical power generation and distribution systems, including:

• System requirement definition, working with the customer in a team context
• System design including architectures, performance analysis, and integration aspects
• Requirement management and compliance analysis
• Responsibility for Systems-related technical decisions and providing the Systems interface to the customer
• Participation in system test rig design, commissioning, and testing
• Support of system testing at the site and customer's facility
• Preparation of documentation aimed at system qualification and aircraft certification (including system specifications, interface control documents, system description documents, test specifications, and reports)
• Support in compiling documentation for Safety of Flight / Certification, and issuing the System Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP)
• Generation of Project plans and Monthly Execution Plans (MEP), attending daily stand-up meetings to ensure the Programme Engineering budget is met
• Supporting new business growth by promoting the company's capabilities, investigating opportunities, and preparing responses to Requests for Proposal

Job Requirements

• A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Aeronautical, Systems, or Control Engineering, or other appropriate professional qualification
• A strong interest in systems design and integration, especially related to electrical power generation and distribution
• Work experience in, and broad understanding of, aircraft or other complex safety-critical systems
• Experience with DOORS software
• Good understanding of the System Engineering process and its application throughout the product lifecycle
• Ability to interpret customer and internal specifications to extract technical requirements, building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Experience in system architecture decomposition, V&V planning, requirement definition, validation, implementation, and verification
• Evidence of proficiency in written English, demonstrated through certification of a formal English or technical qualification studied in the UK or overseas, or by passing an online SHL English comprehension test during the interview

Additional Information

As required

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defense, and space markets, with a core purpose to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world. It has a global presence with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, holding leadership positions in its markets. Safran Electrical & Power is a leader in aircraft electrical systems, equipment electrification, and electric/hybrid propulsion, with over 14,000 employees across 13 countries.