Contract Platform Systems Engineer
Bristol

Contract Platform Systems Engineer: A major Defence company is looking to secure the services of a Contract Platform Systems Engineer on an initial 6 months contract at their site in North Bristol.

Contract Platform Systems Engineer Responsibilities:
• Applying your knowledge of systems engineering to undertake assigned activities, delivering to agreed performance targets, including cost and schedule.
• Work closely with engineering and other functions within the IPT to manage design changes and solve problems on complex systems
• Working to ensure delivery of the technical solution for the allocated platforms ahead of schedule, to achieve IOC and FOC.
• Working with PDOs and their technical team to ensure Maturity Design Gate Reviews are held and achieved ahead of schedule.
• Working hands on with guidance and support from company specialists to ensure that all engineering aspects are considered and assessed through Maturity Design Gate Reviews to ensure design integrity, including Systems Architecture (MODAF) Human Factors, System Design, Configuration Management, ILS, Security, Safety and Interoperability with other platform systems.
• Update and maintenance of all platform documentation are completed for use with suppliers and delivery to the customer, including Platform Requirements Database (DOORS), and the Verification and Validation Requirements Matrix (VVRM)
• Completing tasks in accordance with appropriate processes and procedures to a high standard.

Contract Platform Systems Engineer - Qualifications and Experience:
• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable experience of the systems engineering lifecycle, with particular focus on early lifecycle phases
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation
• Ability to demonstrate and apply system-level thinking
• A proven track record in schedule adherence and achieving high standards
• Knowledge of new and existing Mode 5 IFF technologies and products
• Self-motivated with an aptitude to problem solving and ability to drive difficult issues to conclusion
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to interact with subject matter experts regarding a range of technical and operational topics
• Confidence and ability to challenge/respond to technical/process issues.

Desirable
• Previous experience of working with IFF systems.
• Worked with Regulatory Authorities such as QinetiQ Boscombe Down.
• Previous experience in conducting End to End test planning and execution.
• Hands on experience with some of the software tools used on the programme, DOORS, System Architect, Teamcenter, SAP is preferred. Where this is not available, experience in similar toolsets with a good understanding on how the capability works is required.

Any candidates being considered for the position must be capable of achieving full SC security clearance, but can start on a basic clearance!!!

- If you are a talented/experienced Platform Systems Engineer looking for a new and exciting challenge......look no further!!

Apply now to Steve!!