Senior Systems Engineer

We have a range of system engineering vacancies, this one is on one of our projects however we have additonal opportunities with a slightly different remit/requirements - so lets talk!

Brief summary of this role: 

The System Engineer is responsible for transfer of technology for assigned systems/subsystem and developing system architectures, requirements and sub-system specifications for UKEO aspects. They will ensure requirements can be tested and proven prior to implementation in the design as well as carry out problem solving to rectify any architectural or requirements issues identified.  

Location – Bristol with overseas working  

Reports to – System Engineering Manager 

Direct Reports - None. 

Security Clearance requirements: - 

• SC  

• British National  

• No Dual Nationalities (SUKEO Constraint)  

Responsibilities include: -   

• Support in Developing system architectures 

• Producing and validating requirements 

• Writing sub-system specifications 

• Support the development of integration plans and procedures 

• Support the setting up systems for tests and trials 

• Support system and sub-system integration tests and trials 

• Produce tests and trials reports as part of requirements verification 

• Any additional tasks to ensure the success of the role and support to the Business Unit and Engineering Function within ESUK.   

ESUK is a close-knit team, with team strengths coming from different cultures and experiences, and so a good communicator and manager is important, along with experience of managing high performing teams – under time and delivery pressures, along with the added ingredient of location changes. 

To achieve success in this role, it's likely you will need to bring a range of the following competencies: - 

• At least 5 years of experience in the development and the management of complex electronic and software systems development  

• System architecture and requirements decomposition 

• Experienced in technical team leadership.  

• Requirements validation (SMART) 

• Development of sub-system specifications to satisfy system requirements 

• Integration activities from component level up to systems level including hardware and software elements 

• Competent in problem solving and analytical techniques in a methodical and logical manner to solve integration challenges 

• Development of appropriate integration plans and procedures 

• Supporting Test Readiness Reviews / Integration events 

• Integration and formal verification testing 

• Experience in working with UK MoD, preferable with the Royal Navy 

• Producing technical progress reports and test/trials reports 

• Software Tools - MS Office, IBM Rhapsody 

• Formal Design methodologies such as SYSML/UML 

• Experience in hands-on development and integration of highly complicated systems of multidiscipline technologies such as RF, Hardware, Software and Firmware  

• ISO Standards - ISO15288 (Systems)