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Job Title: Network Systems Engineer

Location: Frimley, Surrey - Hybrid - 3+ days on-site per week

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £61,500 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm, require an experienced Network Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

** This role would require UK Eyes Only SC Clearance. Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **

As part of a medium-sized core team of 6-12, you'll also collaborate with a wider group of around 30, engaging with a broad stakeholder network. This role demands strong technical leadership, owning challenges, proactively solving problems, and working with the right stakeholders to drive solutions forward.

What the role of the Network Systems Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Network Systems Engineer will include:

Provide oversight and technical ownership of design, leading design decisions and supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering in-service programmes
Ensure technical leadership by controlling project scope, managing design changes, and engaging stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks early
Lead programme-level design reviews, coordinate stakeholders, manage design baselines and voids, and produce Certificates of Design while ensuring design governance
Review and influence technical requirements and architectural design to ensure system integration, covering sub-systems and specialist domains for subcontractor design, development, and qualification
Provide specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the integration, validation and verification of systems

What experience you need to be the successful Network Systems Engineer:

Essential:

Extensive experience in network or software engineering, ideally with a background in operations
Ability to take the lead on technical matters and provide expert guidance
Chartered Engineer status or working towards
Specialist expertise in Combat Systems, particularly in relation to submarines or marine engineering projects, would be advantageous
Familiarity with DOORS and prior hands-on experience using it
Proven experience in change management processesDesirable:

Systems Engineering (INCOSE) qualifications

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Network Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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