Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a

Senior & Principal Systems Engineers

with extensive years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for Engineers who promote a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within the team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply.
Responsibilities:
As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.Duties may include but not limited to:

Requirements Analysis & Management

+ Review and interpret

User Requirements Documents (URDs)

+ Derive and document system/sub-system requirements
+ Establish and control requirement baselines
+ Perform impact assessments on change requests
+ Manage requirements through IBM DOORS (or equivalent)

Solution Development

+ Develop technical solutions for hardware, software, and systems-of-systems
+ Decompose requirements into design building blocks at system and subsystem level
+ Identify, propose and secure buy-off for system solutions
+ Support configuration definition and management activities

Artefact Generation

+ Produce high-quality technical documentation in line with project governance
+ Contribute to formal reviews and audits of artefacts and baselines
+ Lead or support generation of interface control documents, architecture diagrams, and verification plans
You are expected to be able to work in all areas of top the V model where you will be able to support concept translating systems to customer requirements, through to in-service support. You will be expected to provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams. Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience, Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, supporting the development of engineering requirements and associated documentation. Reviewing, documentation - Subsystems, customer, work packages. Verification, Validation, proving and Certification Systems Integration Model based engineering techniques, including the use of Rhapsody

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications.

Essential skills:
Systems Engineering Technical Requirement Specification Requirements Verification Requirements Development Requirements Proving Rhapsody PLM tools System design Systems Architecture Systems Integration Ability to provide inputs to project Management MS Office Suite Understanding of complete V Lifecycle. Manage Non-Conformances IBM DOORS JIRA

Desired skills:
Ability to analyse complex technical problems and generate effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Experience:
Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles. Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements)

Systems Thinking:

Understanding of context and complexity; systems of systems awareness

Systems Design:

Concept Generation, architecture definition, design assurance & Integrity

Systems Safety:

Identification and Mitigation of hazards; safety considerations

IVVQ:

Requirements verification and Validation planning and execution

Interface Management:

Understanding and Documenting systems relationships and Interfaces

Requirements Management:

Requirements Derivation, Allocation and Traceability (Using DOORS)

Lifecycle Knowledge:

Full coverage of the V lifecycle, from concept through to validation and support

What do I need before I apply:
Engineers must meet the following criteria: +

Security Cleared

(SC, sole UK national, BPSS)
+

Onsite Availability

: Minimum 3 days per week at Cheadle
+

Requirements Derivation Experience

: Proven capability deriving and allocating URD requirements to sub-systems
+

Domain Knowledge

: Submarine or wider Maritime Defence experience preferred; SONAR experience is a distinct advantage
+

Lifecycle Familiarity

: Demonstrated experience across the full V-model development lifecycle
+

DOORS Proficiency

: Working knowledge of DOORS or equivalent tools for requirements management
+

Leadership Ability

: Self-starting and capable of leading small engineering teams when required


Benefits:
Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

+ Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible + Communicating and promoting vacancies
+ Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
+ Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
+ Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people


"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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