Senior Systems Engineer

Description:

Job Scope

A Senior Systems Engineer is required within the Surveillance Systems business to develop and deliver Company and Customer Funded systems projects based upon state of the art radar technology. Activities will include all aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from System Concept through to Delivery and Acceptance, including Bid Support, System Design and System Integration.

Applicants are required to be flexible in their approach to work, as every project and support issue presents different challenges. Applicants must also possess an aptitude for problem solving and have an eye for detail.

Job Functions (Essential)

Activities will include all aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from System Concept through to Delivery and Acceptance, including Bid Support, System Design, Integration, Verification and Customer Acceptance.
You will be responsible for the specification, development, integration, verification and acceptance of systems for both Internal and External Customers.
You will have the ability to deal with a variety of people from different disciplines, organisations and nationalities on a daily basis to deliver the systems engineering aspects of projects, as required.
You will take an active role in the definition, realisation and proving of new products.
You will manage stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle through a pro-active approach and effective communication.
You will create a variety of technical documentation for both technical and non-technical readership.
Travel within the UK and overseas is required, and is considered a regular feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.
Any other task associated with this role

Requirements

Essential

Experience of systems design, integration & test.
An understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery.
An understanding of a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, and Electrical).
Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally.
The flexibility to apply skills and knowledge across a number of different projects and products across the organisation.
Computer literate with a good standard of written English, capable of compiling accurate, detailed and well-presented technical proposals, specifications and reports.
A willingness to travel.
Degree (or equivalent) qualified in an engineering or science discipline