Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer - Defence and Aerospace

A Systems Engineer is required for our client's exciting work in the Defence and Aerospace sector.

Activities will include all aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from System Concept through to Delivery and Acceptance, including Bid Support, System Design and System Integration.

A really exciting role for the right individual for a major defence company in the London area

Job Functions

• Activities will include all aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from System Concept through to Delivery and Acceptance, including Bid Support, System Design, Integration, Verification and Customer Acceptance.
  
  
• You will be responsible for the specification, development, integration, verification, and acceptance of systems for both Internal and External Customers.
  
  
• You will have the ability to deal with a variety of people from different disciplines, organisations, and nationalities on a daily basis to deliver the systems engineering aspects of projects, as required.
  
  
• You will manage stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle through a pro-active approach and effective communication.
  
  
• You will create a variety of technical documentation for both technical and non-technical readership.
  
  
• Travel within the UK and overseas is required and is considered a regular feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.
  
  
• Any other task associated with this role.
  
  Requirements (Essential)
  
  
• Experience of systems design, integration & test.
  
  
• An understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery.
  
  
• An understanding of a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, and Electrical).
  
  
• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally.
  
  
• The flexibility to apply skills and knowledge across a number of different projects and products across the organisation.
  
  
• Computer literate with a good standard of written English, capable of compiling accurate, detailed, and well-presented technical proposals, specifications, and reports.
  
  
• A willingness to travel. (NB whilst this role is based at our Enfield premises, a certain amount of business travel will be required depending upon project requirements).
  
  
• Degree (or equivalent) qualified in an engineering or science discipline.
  
  Requirements Desirable (Not Essential)
  
  
• An understanding of Radar Systems is desirable, although not essential if other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understand new technologies quickly and effectively.
  
  
• Experience of the whole product lifecycle (concept generation, concept demonstration, development, production, and in-service support).
  
  
• Experience of working with and developing systems using communications protocols. (e.g., RS485, RS232, TCP-IP, Canbus etc.)
  
  
• Experience of working on product development for Naval Platforms.
  
  
• Experience of working on or with Navigation equipment.
  
  
• The ability to lead multi-skilled engineering teams.
  
  
• The ability to deliver engineering packages of work to time, cost, and quality.
  
  
• Member of a Professional Engineering Institution (e.g., IMechE, IET, INCOSE).
  
  
• UK Security clearance.
  
  
• UK Driving License.
  
  
• All Systems Engineering personnel are expected to show motivation and initiative in planning their own activities so as to achieve timely and effective results with little supervision. As this is a customer-facing role, a confident manner and smart appearance is required, with the ability to communicate clearly within the company at all levels and with customers whose first language may not be English
  
  
• An aptitude for problem solving and an eye for detail
  
  
• A team player, able and willing to support others
  
  In view of the intrinsic requirement of this role, HSC guidelines recommend regular medical checks via Occupational Health, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the employee. The Company will advise the employee of the regularity of this requirement.
  
  The above list will be subject to the Company’s duty to consider any reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010.
  
  Apply today if you are interested and one of our staff will be in touch with you to discuss the role further