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Principal / Senior Systems Engineer

Denham
4 weeks ago
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Looking for a career where you genuinely save lives? Join our client who is a leading British aerospace firm.

Our client is hiring Systems Engineers for their Pyrotechnics Integrated Project Team. You'll be crucial in developing and delivering world-leading ejection seats, providing the last line of defense for aircrews. This role involves analytical engineering from project inception through production, maintaining system requirements, conducting analyses, and supporting verification.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education: 2:1 or higher degree in an appropriate engineering/science-based discipline.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding and experience in Requirements Management.
Proficiency in requirements generation, creation, and DESIGN.
Experience with IBM DOORS or PTC Integrity.
Characteristics & Skills:
Understanding of Systems Engineering principles.
Methodical problem-solver.
Committed to the highest standards.
A passion for innovation, experimentation, and design.
Experience (Ideal, not mandatory):
Electromechanical background.
Experience in aerospace, automotive, rail, marine, or medical devices industries.
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain BPSS only (no SC needed).

Benefits Include:

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension, 4x salary life assurance, healthcare plan, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, and more.

If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and make a difference in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now or send your CV to sharmistha. ghosal @ randstad .co .uk

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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