Delkia is a specialist engineering & technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in Defence and Nuclear sectors. Our offer incorporates: systems integration, engineering design and technical consultancy.

Systems Design Engineer

Location: Preston

Job type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

Delkia is a specialist engineering & technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in highly regulated sectors, including Aerospace, Clean Energy and Maritime sectors.

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced Mission System Design Engineer to join our dynamic team at Delkia.

Overview of the role

We are seeking an experienced engineers in aerospace mission systems design to join our dynamic team at Delkia. The ideal candidate will have experience in platform level Mission systems Requirements Definition and Integration across the engineering lifecycle through life. This includes systems requirements capture and decomposition and model-based system engineering to architect the system functions. Knowledge of Model Based System modelling techniques with a strong background in practical implementation of MBSE practices at system & Subsystem level. The candidate should be conversant with various industry standards and their implementation on engineering projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the gathering of product qualification evidence to support verification of test requirements from rig testing to flight testing.
• Support the air system requirements and architecture modelling implementation on Missions Systems.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise on own areas of expertise and develop own and others knowledge and experience to develop the capability.
• Implement the client MBSE Culture and champion the MBSE ethos particularly in State Diagram Definition.
• Support Internal and client capability in line with Model based and digitisation strategies.
• Integrate with Safety regime to demonstrate controls to Support Platform Safety Case and Integrated Test and Evaluation Planning activities, particularly implementing Hazard analysis FFA and FTA techniques.
• Provide day to day reporting in alignment with client standards and practices.
• Liaise with, client, and project teams to address System Design queries and ensure that Platform considerations are integrated throughout project lifecycles.
• Remain current of industry developments in System certification and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization and wider industry.
• Mentor engineers across the discipline and wider engineering teams and contribute to their professional development as well as their own.

Desired Qualifications / Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Model based systems Engineering toolsets and standards e.g. SYSML, DS CAMEO, Rationale Rhapsody, PTC Integrity Modeller, Statemate, Simulink, DOORS.
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management toolsets e.g. Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, DS Enovia, PCMS Dimensions.
• Demonstrable experience in Systems Software Application Design at Platform and / or Systems level, with a focus on the changes to existing systems requirements and implementation of Configuration management systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide, mentor and develop teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to system architecture.
• Flexibility to adapt to different sectors and work environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Ideally familiar with System Engineering standards e.g. ISO 15288 & ISO 15288.1.
• Avionics or Maritime Control & Indication background.
• Experience in other relevant safety standards and regulations (e.g., ARP 4754 / 4761, DO 254, DO-178C).
• Deep understanding of Industry related standards e.g. Def Stan 00-970, CS 23, 25, Def Stan 07-085, Mil-HDBK-516 for Platform certification within the Aerospace sector.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working
• Training and Development
• Excellent Company Standards
• Cycle-To-Work Scheme
• Health Care
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Benefits Package
• Great team spirit
• Organised social events.
• Professional membership

Company Overview

Delkia is a specialist engineering & technology company for safety-related & mission-critical systems.

Our mission is to enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role to be the partner of choice for safety-related and safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets and missions that matter most.

Team Delkia delivers safe and highly assured products and services to customers to secure operations - we save lives and safeguard critical assets.

The company’s Head Office is at Westlake’s Science and Technology Park in West Cumbria, as well as a systems integration, assembly & testing facility based in Egremont, Cumbria. Delkia also has design offices in Preston, Lancashire.

Vision

To be the UK’s leading engineering & technology partner for safety-related & mission-critical systems.

Mission

To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering & technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, & missions that matter most.

Values

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Integrity, trust, and accountability
• Safety and security
• Client focused.
• Social value and impact
• Continuous improvement

Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to security vetting restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit the roles you can perform.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.