Senior Systems Engineer

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Overview

A Senior technical Systems Engineering role applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle, from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system customer support and disposal.

Undertakes system design and design maintenance activities for the Simulation & Training delivery stream (Modelling and Simulation Portfolio), in respect of new products and/or technology insertion into legacy products, under guidance from the System Design Authority (SDA).

Provides information and design input to enable the System Design Authority to make/endorse system decisions with respect to all systems aspects of Training Systems equipment, network and software design (noting Training Systems are primarily software-intensive systems running on Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment).

Applies Systems Engineering experience to undertake a System of Systems (SoS) approach to analysis, design, test and integration between a mixture of synthetic, COTS and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

Responsibilities

• Undertake Training Systems equipment design, network design and software design (noting Training Systems are primarily software intensive systems targeted to integrated COTS platforms), to include overall performance prediction and design of installations, to meet customer requirements within the budget available
• Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering and company approaches, techniques and governance to design and develop solutions and resolve engineering issues and problems for Training Systems products
• Apply the Systems Engineering principles of ISO 15288 to the design and build of systems through the entire engineering lifecycle
• Discern and decompose stakeholder requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next
• Undertake system design decomposition and architectural modelling to subsystem level, including associated external and internal interface definition, and manage architectural models in an approved toolset such as CATIA Magic (Cameo)
• Produce & maintain system design documentation to reflect deployed Training Systems
• Produce procurement specifications in liaison with Training Systems and sub-contractor stakeholders, and ensure compliance of associated delivered products & services
• Define and undertake system integration, test planning and execution
• Define acceptance strategies, in liaison with the System Design Authority, in order to verify requirement compliance at specific levels of system design, supporting production of customer acceptance evidence
• Undertake technical reviews, verification and approval of engineering technical design, documentation and service delivery support practices, ensuring compliance with business, legislative and customer requirements
• Support identification and recording of ITAR and EAR item status
• Contribute to product safety activities and reviews
• Undertake prototyping of proposed Training Systems product solutions
• Support bid solution design and estimating, to ensure that bids capture all requirements, customer obligations and acceptance criteria, achievable solutions with acceptable levels of technical risk and conformance with Company and Product Policies and standards

Qualifications

• Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• Achieved or working towards Chartered Engineer status and/or a relevant professional accreditation e.g. IET MIET CEng; INCOSE UK ASEP or CSEP certification

Essential skills

• Understands engineering principles and approaches underpinning design and development activities and be capable of systems thinking, applying holistic approaches to complex problems
• Demonstrates understanding, knowledge and experience of Systems Engineering including knowledge of appropriate Systems Engineering standards (e.g. ISO 15288)
• Strong problem solving skills, both in terms of creative (product design and development) and analytical areas (e.g. performance assessment)

Desired skills

• Appreciation of, or some experience in, software design and development
• Knowledge of electrical regulations, fire detection/suppression systems and HVAC systems
• Experience of using a high level design methodology (e.g. UAF, NAF, TOGAF, SysML, UML)
• Experience of working with contemporary concepts and technologies e.g. MBE, MBSE, digital twins, autonomous systems, AR/VR, AI/ML, IoT, etc.
• Knowledge of the defence industry, including geopolitical influences and current UK government strategy
• Must be self-motivated and pro-active

Experience

• Experience of system integration, test and acceptance
• Experience of requirements management (e.g. IBM DOORS Next) and application of configuration management
• Experience of working with large scale complex system designs
• Experience of multiple phases of an engineering lifecycle and good knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) and associated tools (e.g. JIRA)
• Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting
• Good level of IT literacy
• Requires concise, logical and accurate communication skills and diplomacy skills
• Will operate effectively as a senior member of a technical team
• Must understand technical instructions
• Must be able to articulate technical information effectively, both orally and in writing, to others at various levels of seniority

What do I need before I apply

• Hybrid working with possibly 2 days onsite per week.

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