Systems Engineer - #1734952

The EES business unit has world class experts in the provision of real-time embedded systems, specialising in safety critical control systems. To continue to grow the business we are now looking for experienced Systems Engineers to join our growing team.

This opportunity is Marine working for one of the largest defence suppliers in the UK and is initially Hybrid at the client site based in Rochester (Kent). This opportunity is open to Engineers looking for Perm/Staff positions, as well as Contractors (Outside IR35) but in either case you must be prepared for travel to client location. 

This Systems Engineering vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. The job holder will be engaged in a wide variety of Systems Engineering activities covering the entire engineering lifecycle, including; systems definition, input to estimates and bid activities, requirements apportionment, systems architecting, integration, verification & validation, which will involve proactive interaction and communication with other Engineering and non-Engineering functions. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, Safety Engineering concepts and how the two areas interact.
• Requirements definition and Management
• Verification, Validation and Certification
• Work within a Sprint Plan to meet schedule milestones.
• Provide weekly status though support to project team meetings; and where requested, attend project team meetings. This includes status of any work performed by Expleo personnel operating off-site from Rochester
• Manage and control checking of deliverables
• Contribute to continuous process improvement
• Able to mentor and assist client staff where appropriate, to develop skills
• Be the technical focal point of the team and build good working relationships with customers
• Supports Project Managers in planning activities and tracking progress against the plan and identifying and prioritising project dependencies
• Provides input into Project Managers on additional scope and change impact
• Ensures the Quality representative has RFT data, reviews the processed results and ensures corrective actions are communicated to team members
• Supports Project Managers on continual risk assessments during the life of the project
• Work with your team to identify, develop, test and deliver cost saving initiatives
• Create a positive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the skills and knowledge that they bring to the team and build a team culture of shared events and rewarding behaviour
  
  

Qualifications

• Preferred, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or have evidence of progress towards Professional Registration with a PEI.Experienced in Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environments.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience of requirements definition, development and management of requirements through the course of projects.
• Verification,Validation and Certification experience
• Ability to breakdown conceptual models into individual sub-system & component models.
• Operate effectively on ambiguous early-stage projects.
  
  

Desired Skills

• MBSE experience a plus
  
  

Experience

• Practical, relevant experience in a product development environment performing similar roles.
• Expertise in requirements engineering and system architecture.
• Experience of applying system engineering toolsets and paradigms such as IBM DOORS, V & V, etc
• A good engineering degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline.
• Demonstrable requirements definition and management experience
• Demonstrable V&V / Certification experience
  
  

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 
• 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