Lead or Principal Systems Engineers - Defence or Aerospace

LogicMelon
Bedford
4 weeks ago
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Lead or Principal Systems Engineers - Military and Defence Systems – Bedfordshire Area

Onsite - Permanent – Attractive – 37 Hours Per Week and Can Be Compressed Over 4 Days

Job Purpose:Part of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) – Systems Engineering

TheLead or Principal Systems Engineerswill be working on the development of next generation Electronic Defence Systems.

MultipleLead or Principal Systems Engineersare required for an international Defence and Weapons Systems Company that is expanding their team.

Salary and Seniority will depend on skills and experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Lead or Principal Systems Engineers

  • Develop Systems Requirements, systems models, and system architectures.
  • Contribute to a clear Architectural Vision, supporting Capability road-maps, for development of systems products in the short, medium, and long term.
  • Support the continued systems development of Architecture methodologies in the Systems Engineering Function.
  • Apply System-of-System and product development approaches to ensure alignment and efficiencies across the projects.
  • Provide internal consultation and Systems Engineering expertise to support projects.
  • Support systems design reviews as a contributor and technical reviewer.
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to elicit system needs, requirements and constraints.
  • Derive functional and behavioural aspects of a systems.
  • Conduct and document systems analysis to inform key systems design decisions.
  • Produce solution architectures and derive systems requirements at all levels.
  • Work with Project Managers to estimate systems costings based on alternative solutions.
  • Play a role in the broader Systems Engineering team, assisting with process tailoring.
  • Roll out of best practice in MBSE, Systems Architecture and Systems Engineering.
  • Mentoring and coaching colleagues in core System Architecture skills and practices.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required for the Lead or Principal Systems Engineers

  • Experience of Systems Requirements Management Planning.
  • Experience of Systems Requirements definition and apportionment.
  • Ability to work with DOORS. For Systems Requirements Management.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering tools, such as: Cameo Systems Modeller or MATLAB.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Warfare Systems or Radar Systems design and operation.
  • Ability to consult with engineers across all disciplines
  • Ability to understand systems requirements specifications
  • Experience in systems engineering processes, life-cycle, and procedures, including system specification and systems verification methods and procedures.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with experience of multidisciplinary teams

** You must be a UK National and Eligible for full (SC) Security Clearance**

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pension Scheme
  • Good Annual Leave Allowance
  • Health, Well-being and Lifestyle Benefits
  • Professional Development
  • Career Diversification and Enhancement
  • Academic and Mentoring Support

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