Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a contract position within the Defence and Security sector, based in Marlow. This role involves working on avionics projects, including Search & Rescue Direction Finders, Emergency Services Air to Ground Radios, and GNSS Anti-Jam equipment. You will bring your experience of requirements capture and verification to the Avionics Business Unit, helping to deliver complex product developments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage product requirements database, capturing customer requirements and deriving product system level requirements.
- Generate and execute product verification and qualification campaigns.
- Support systems integration and product verification/validation trials.
- Engage with customers, supporting meetings and presentations.
- Contribute to project reports and process improvements.
- Work under guidance from project leads and subject matter experts, ensuring tasks meet project milestones.
- Handle stakeholder management with internal and external customers.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in systems integration, systems test, and systems design.
- Proven ability to deliver projects to quality, cost, and schedule.
- Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).
- Knowledge of Aerospace Safety standards and Aerospace and Defence design and qualification standards (e.g., ARP4754, Mil-Std-461).
- Understanding of configuration management, interface control design, reliability engineering, and safety standards.
- All applicants must have or be able to obtain Security Clearance.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Recognised technology-based degree.
- Significant experience in product development within a regulated environment, such as Aerospace.
- Proven track record in managing requirements and product verification campaigns.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Natural leadership aptitude with ability to work in highly effective teams.
- Proactive nature with a focus on continuous professional development.
- Ability to make risk-based decisions on technical issues.
If you are a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a strong background in aerospace and defence, and you are looking for a challenging contract role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Marlow.