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Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Systems Engineer – Aerospace

Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.

The Systems Engineer will be working within the sensors department. They will be responsible for driving the technical direction of our products to meet challenging customer requirements by engaging and coordinating with wider specialist design teams and external entities to ensure we successfully deliver on our commitments.

The nature of the work for the Systems Engineer is broad, varied and dynamically changing.

The Systems Engineer will work within a highly skilled and expert team that will support in delivering on the companies our commitments.

The company will work with you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as supporting your ongoing professional development, all while ensuring a good work-life balance

Skill and Experience;

Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have sufficient applicable defence industry experience.

A well-rounded Systems Engineer with any of the following skills and experience:

Requirements analysis, specifications and justification

System architecture design and modelling

System trade studies to inform design decisions

Systems proving, design assurance and certification

Desirable Experience;

Knowledge of the physics and technologies involved in Electro-Optical systems

Practical application of systems engineering processes to develop complex products, defence/aerospace industry or high integrity systems experience ideal

Experience of model based engineering techniques, including SysML

Use of systems engineering tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Next, Rhapsody, etc)

Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co-ordination of other engineering disciplines and subject matter experts

Managing stakeholders, including customers or suppliers

Application of Defence, Military or other aerospace standards and design assurance processes is useful

Experience of working in AGILE teams and applying AGILE frameworks beneficial.

Knowledge of missile related technologies such as imaging, sensors, guidance, navigation, propulsion, datalinks, energetics, etc

Company Benefits;

Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance).

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.

Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.

Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.

Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.

Company Details;

The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!

It's no wonder, they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!

"Interesting work. Good work-life balance. Employees made to feel valued." Software Engineer, 5 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.

"Promotes and believes in a good work/life balance interesting work on most programmes Encourages internal mobility. Offers good development/training opportunities" Principal Systems Engineer, 19 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.

True advocates of ED&I as an Equal Opportunity Employer! With over 10 Networking groups and communities across the business advocating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

For full information, please get in touch!

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