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Space Systems Engineer - StevenageReference Code:86074-en_GBContract Type: PermanentProfessional Communities:Products & Systems EngineeringAt Capgemini EngineeringThe worldleader in engineering services, we bring together a global team ofengineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s mostinnovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous carsto life-saving robots, our digital and software technology expertsthink outside the box as they provide unique R&D andengineering services across all industries. Join us for a careerfull of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where notwo days are the same.About the job you/'re consideringCapgeminiEngineering is looking for Space Systems Engineering Consultants tojoin out rapidly growing team to support one of the UK’s leadingAerospace organisations. Our portfolio of projects includeswork at all stages of the system lifecycle, from concept definitionto in-service support. As well as directly supporting systemsengineering tasks for our clients, we also offer consultancyservices to improve organisations systems capabilities and enabledigital transformation. At Capgemini Engineering we valueexcellence, care, responsibility, dynamism and innovation. We offera job with variation that leaves plenty of room for initiative anddevelopment. In fact, we are not just offering you a job, we’reinviting you to be part of our community where we will provide youtrainings, tools & grounds for professional and personalgrowth. Each career pathway is accompanied by an attractive salarypackage. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day today will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of thebusiness; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, andyour home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% ofthe time.​ If you are successfully offered this position, you willgo through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity,nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employmenthistory going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal recordcheck (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)Your RoleAs aconsultant within Capgemini, you will be working alongside some ofthe top experts in the country, on some of the largest and mostcomplex client engagements across the space sector. You will begiven the opportunity to grow and take on responsibility from dayone in a challenging but rewarding and meritocraticenvironment.•    Maintenance and update of SysMLModels•    Performance assessment of MBSE models,scripts, and ensuring mission and payloadrepresentativity •    Design, upgrade, andmaintenance of space simulators while ensuring mission andtechnical coherence with the space segment and mission designbaseline in an environment of high engineering change.•   Development, maintenance, update of physical and mathematicalanalysis through MATLAB, Python, and MS Excelworkbooks.•    Conducting design reviews and closingout actions.•    Technical documentation, datapacks, and peer reviews.•    Providing mission andConOps/OpsCon support.•    Facilitatingcross-functional team collaboration and liaising with specialistsand discipline leads.•    Managing requirements andV&V data using IBM Rational DOORS.•   Consulting with stakeholders to elicit and manage theircapability needs and define requirements.•   Proposing solutions to address client needs.•   Supporting bid work, including costing and technical proposalgeneration for future system studies.•    Technicalcoordination and reporting.•    Presenting atmeetings and workshops.You can bring your whole self to work. AtCapgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life andwill be part of your working reality. We have built arepresentative and welcoming environment, for everyone.Your Skillsand Experience•    Proven experience and knowledgeof space systems.•    Knowledge of V-cycle, productdevelopment, V&V, and change management process.•   Strong understanding of Systems Engineering theory andprocesses and being able to adapt existing approaches and definenew ones.•    Knowledge and experience of ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.•   Knowledge and experience of Space Simulators.•   Knowledge and experience of MATLAB, Python, MS Excel, and IBMRational DOORS.•    Proficient in MS Office andGoogle Suite. •    Comfortable handlingambiguity & uncertainty.•    Knowledge ofmechanical systems, thermodynamics, and chemical propulsion wouldbe an advantage.•    Knowledge and experience ofRadiometry, Climate Measurements, and Hyperspectral Imaging wouldbe an advantage. ​​Don’t meet every single requirement?Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely toapply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We arededicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaceso if you’re excited about this role, but your past experiencedoesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the jobdescription, we encourage you to apply anyway.Your SecurityClearanceTo be successfully appointed to this role you will need toundergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks. ​There are nonationality or residency restrictions, although if you have residedoutside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may berequired.​There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS,and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questionsabout your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limitedto, country of residence and nationality.What does ‘Get The FutureYou Want ‘ mean for you?You will be encouraged to have a positivework-life balance.  Our hybrid-first way of working means weembed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible workingarrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.  All UKemployees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as anorganisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a criticalcomponent for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. ​To helpsupport wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ acrosseach of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing appssuch as Thrive and Peppy. You will reimagine what’s possible:creating value for the world’s leading organisations throughtechnology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You willwork with a range of clients all with a unique set of business,technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impactacross the UK.Why you should consider CapgeminiGrowing clients’businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive futureis a tough ask.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join athriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers,entrepreneurs and industry experts.  We find new waystechnology can help us reimagine what’s possible.  It’s why,together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’sleading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences andconnections you need to shape your future.  By learning fromeach other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushingyourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll useyour skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate andgrow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but makingthe world a better place rarely is.Get the Future You Want |www.capgemini.com ​About CapgeminiCapgemini is a global businessand technology transformation partner, helping organisations toaccelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainableworld, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society.It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members inmore than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage,Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value oftechnology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengthsfrom strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its marketleading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combinedwith its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Groupreported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. 

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