Lead Engineer / System Engineer – Space Systems – Chelmsford

Always working at the cutting-edge of technology, our client has an enviable reputation as a world leader, developing cutting edge products for scientific / space industries.
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineer to join as Lead Engineer to lead the plan, execution and delivery of Space systems which are used for operating and testing components. The role requires a multidisciplinary engineer to oversee the various functional engineering team inputs into the design and manufacture, while also utilising project management. This is a technical role combining systems engineering and technical leadership. This role is responsible for the test system engineering management plan, requirements management and CVM for the systems, and running the project lifecycle gate reviews etc. The career progression route is typically lead engineering, systems engineering, SME, or team leader, but it very much depends on an individual’s interests.
 
The role

Lead delivery of our internally designed
Coordinate with cross-functional teams of engineers and utilise project management techniques to deliver the work packages for the project.
Provide Engineering governance through the project life cycle.
Ownership, maintenance & delivery of the Engineering Management Plan
Management of the requirements, including maintaining the compliance
and verification matrix
Manage the technical risk/opportunities and their mitigation/capture activities.
Ensure configuration control is followed
Scheduling of projects in Microsoft Project
Budgetary management
Parts procurement Skills & Experience

Understanding of system design, development, manufacture, and verification, and project
delivery lifecycle management.
Broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines, e.g. mechanical, thermal, electrical.
Time management skills, ability to work well in a team and to learn quickly
Experience of relevant manufacturing techniques, setting requirements, qualification,
verification, and test.
Knowledge of test system development and analysis techniques.
Project risk management and problem solving Salary and Benefits

Basic salary depending upon previous experience.
Pensions and Life Assurance
Variable Pay options including: Employee Bonus, Sales Incentive Plans and Recognition Schemes
Discount arrangements on a wide range of goods, hospitality providers, personal electronics and services
Excellent career mobility with national and international opportunities
Occupational health provisions and medical benefits
Employee assistance and wellbeing support
Relocation Assistance
Flexible working options. This role is predominantly onsite