Senior Systems Engineer

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Overview

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 50 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Systems Engineer to join our proactive and innovative team.

The Systems Engineer for Seeker Technologies will play a critical role in designing, developing, and validating seeker systems integrated with radar and electro-optic sensors. The successful candidate will work within the seeker development team to advance targeting accuracy, operational reliability, and overall seeker performance within complex mission scenarios. This role demands expertise in sensor technology, systems engineering principles, and experience in defence or aerospace industries.

Responsibilities

• System Design and Analysis: Develop system requirements and specifications for seeker technologies, focusing on radar and electro-optic sensors.
• Sensor Integration: Integrate radar and EO sensors into seeker systems, ensuring they meet design, functionality, and performance specifications.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction in seeker system development, overseeing requirements, design, modelling, and simulation activities.
• Performance Testing: Lead the development of test procedures, analysis of test data, and validation of seeker performance in both lab and field environments.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with radar, EO, and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify and manage risks related to seeker technologies, recommending and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, including requirements, design reports, test plans, and validation reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for innovation or improvement within seeker technologies and actively contribute to advancing Expleo's capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. Master's or PhD preferred

Essential skills

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of radar and EO sensor principles and their application in seeker systems.
• Proficiency in system modelling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink).
• Familiarity with signal processing algorithms, sensor fusion techniques, and RF/electromagnetic theory.
• Experience with systems engineering standards, e.g., ISO 15288, DO-178, or DO-254.

Desired skills

Personal Attributes:

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

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on radar and/or electro-optic sensor technologies.
• Defence or aerospace industry experience is highly desirable.

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