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Systems Design Engineer

Quest Global Engineering Limited
Southampton
2 months ago
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System Design- Displays & Controls

Job Description
The Displays & Controls Subsystem team is responsible for the production and maintenance of the Displays & ControlsFunctional RequirementsDocument, which captures the functional behaviour of the subsystem equipment (including interfaces) required to achieve the Cockpit Design demonstrated to the Customer across multiple programs.
As a Senior Engineer, the candidate will be expected to support the review of System & Subsystem problem reports from various sources, such asSystem Integrationrigs andFlight Testing. The results & analysis will be documented and logs and status information maintained throughout the duration of the task.
The candidate will support team and stakeholder formal reviews in order to ensure the correct implementation of requirements from subsequent design phases whilst maintaining compliance with current Cockpit Design requirements.
In addition, the candidate will be responsible for the analysis of subsystem failure cases, capturing resultant hazards and the intended mitigation


Work Experience

A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience
StrongSystems Engineeringbackground from either Aerospace or Defence sectors
Experience ofDesign Tools/Design Methodology such as Statemate, Artisan, Rhapsody,UML& DOORs
The capability to derivesystem requirementsfrom high level requirements
A knowledge of the Hazard Analysis process, including use of Analysis Tools such as Fault Tree+
Experience of working with equipment ICDs
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven experience ofstakeholder management


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