Senior Systems Engineer

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Senior Systems Engineer

Hybrid Permanent position

My international client is a provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. Due to a number of new project wins, they are expanding and looking to employ a Senior Systems Engineer.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in developing, and carrying out testing on complex systems comprising software and hardware
• A hands on tester who is at ease setting up both hardware and software test environments
• Results orientated, understand how they can help deliver to schedule and budget.

Conduct V&V activities throughout the project lifecycle, including:

• Analysis and Review Systems requirements and acceptance criteria
• Support Test Planning and Estimation/Sizing activities, including physical test environment design and setup
• Creation and update of Test Specifications to support in V&V activities
• Support in preparation and delivery of Systems Engineering Test Readiness Reviews in accordance with project schedule
• Execution of Test Specifications at the respective level of test in accordance with the Test Plan and Schedule
• Support automation of test activities, which may include development of tools and simulators, development of the automated test framework, and the creation and execution of automated tests
• Investigate defects as they arise to support in their swift resolution
• Support in identification, execution and formal recording of Type Approval related test activities
• Support Witness Testing activities conducted by Notified Body and External Test Houses
• Coordinate with other engineering functions and help solve problems as they arise
• Prepare for and support Product Release activities in accordance with project schedule, including creation of the final Test Report

Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong experience of System Engineering Verification and Validation.
• Able to develop testing processes and methods
• Able to develop technical documents and training materials to support new functionality and product releases
• An interest in the use cases and applications for the products we design and build

Specialist Knowledge

• Experience in use of Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Xray, Confluence).
• Experience of automated test scripting (preferably in Python)
• All round engineering aptitude, with software and hardware test experience. Preferably in Marine but other engineering disciplines (e.g. Automotive, Aerospace) are acceptable.
• Experience of testing in a safety critical or regulated industry (E.g. Marine, Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, etc.)
• Degree-qualified in a STEM subject

Personal Characteristics

• Analytic & interdisciplinary thinking with an interest in complex tasks
• Able to work with people effectively at all levels, using well-developed influencing and interpersonal skills
• Able to deal with internal and external customers in a professional way, both in person, over the phone and by email
• Is a team player, and can create, develop and maintain productive working relationships

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.