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Systems Consultant- Fighter Avionics

Warton
3 weeks ago
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Location: Warton, UK (On-site, 5 days per week)

Level: Mid-Level (3–5 years’ experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract or Permanent

Due to the nature of the projects you will be working on, all candidates must be Sole British Nationals, and eligible for SC Clearance

At Capgemini Engineering

The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

About the job you’re considering

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Avionics Systems Consultant to join our team on-site in Warton. This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer with a strong background in flight avionics systems, radar technologies, and mission-critical equipment. You will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of advanced avionics systems for next-generation fighter aircraft.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.​

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)​

Your Role

  • Lead and support high-level concept development for flight avionics systems.

  • Generate and manage formal system requirements using tools such as DOORS.

  • Contribute to system and sub-system design and development across the avionics lifecycle.

  • Apply knowledge of the V-Model lifecycle in the context of fighter aircraft systems.

  • Support interface management using the ICT Tool (ADS internal).

  • Collaborate on radar and IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) system integration.

  • Provide input into mission computer equipment design and validation.

  • Utilize Statemate for system modeling and simulation.

  • Manage configuration using PCMS.

  • Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

    You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.​

    Your skills and experience

    Required Skills & Tools:

  • DOORS (Requirements Management)

  • Statemate (System Modeling)

  • PCMS (Configuration Management)

  • ICT Tool (Interface Management)

  • Radar and IFF systems

  • Mission Computer Equipment

  • Lifecycle and V-Model understanding

    Desirable Experience:

    Prior experience in one or more of the following roles:

  • ICD (Interface Configuration Document) Engineer

  • Attack and Ident Engineer

  • Front End Team Engineer

  • Exposure to safety-critical systems and associated standards.

  • Strong understanding of interface control documents and avionics architecture.

    Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

    Your Security Clearance

    To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. ​

    To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.​

    Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.​

    Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

    What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?

    You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. ​
    To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

    Why you should consider Capgemini

    Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.​

    Get the Future You Want

    About Capgemini

    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion

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