Systems Engineer (HWIL)

Your experience of systems engineering and knowledge of the product development lifecycle will help you work in an expanding team with a proven track record in developing and testing complex "hardware in the loop" and real missile equipment.

You will have the opportunity to work for a leading multi-national Defence systems provider which boasts some of most advanced facilities in their areas of expertise. A corporate benefits package and transparent career development opportunities are on offer within this vibrant Engineering environment.

Below are some further details on the job. At the bottom of the page is where you can apply.

About the job:

Our client currently requires the services of a Systems Engineer to join a small, multi-skilled team, doing complex technical work on "Hardware In The Loop" (HWIL) and experiencing a wide variety of technologies and engineering disciplines. The team forms a critical part of the missile design and development cycle, where testing is focused on understanding and investigating product characteristics and behaviours, often with prototype equipment and cutting edge technologies, not simply testing on a production line. The role will include;
*To work closely with project customers to agree proving strategies that make the best use of the benefits offered by HWIL testing.
*To participate in the technical definition of HWIL simulations to answer the needs of projects.
*To develop test and HWIL simulation requirements and test plans to meet the needs of project customers.
*To conduct project focused testing within the facility
*To analyse results from testing and investigate and resolve any anomalies with other engineering disciplines.
*To prepare deliverable reports for HWIL's customer.
About you:
As a Systems Engineer (HWIL), your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

Essential:
*Good problem solving and analytical skills
*Strong communications skills, able to explain complex issues to people with varying technical backgrounds and depth of knowledge
*Be pro-active and be capable of working on their own initiative with minimum supervision
*Able to work with varied engineering teams
*Basic understanding of computer science principals
*Able to work safely and confidently with hardware
*Basic understanding of electronics
Desirable:
*Familiarity with Systems Engineering principals
*Knowledge of communications protocols (e.g. RS422, Ethernet, MODBUS)
*Knowledge of EO/RF technologies may be advantageous
*Some familiarity with software (c, c++, MATLAB)
*Workshop skills (use of pillar drills, hand tools, soldering, etc...)

Systems Engineer (HWIL)
Stevenage
£35,000 - £45,000
Permanent

Keywords: Systems engineer, Requirements, DOORS, Development, Integration, Weapons systems, Missile, Design, Requirements, Hardware, Hardware in the loop, Military, Sub-System Specification, System Test, C, C++, MATLAB.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

This is a permanent position.

Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.