Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Location: West Sussex

Salary: Competitive (D.O.E)

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Group income protection scheme
• Employee lifestyle discount benefits
• Group personal pension scheme with matched contribution levels

Our Client is a medium sized UK company that provides technical solutions within the defence and security sectors. It marries mechanical and electro-optical engineering with video management software to provide users with discrete surveillance systems.

We are currently recruiting for a Systems Engineer to assist in all phases across the complete systems engineering lifecycle; including requirements capture, system architecture design and verification and validation activities, including using installed systems at the customer site.

Systems Engineer Requirements

• A strong academic background with a degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required
• Proven technical knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, system design process (including system and sub-system specification) and product validation and verification.
• Previous experience of Naval or Military Systems is desired
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent Relationship Management
• Complex problem solving with the ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation and evidence system-level thinking
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A working knowledge of IP networks would be beneficial
• Must have the ability to obtain Security Clearance

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for:

• Heading the specification, architectural design, and verification and validation of projects, including Safety Cases
• Applying practical skills in design techniques for defence and commercial applications, understanding key process tools and technologies.
• Producing block diagrams, detailed design drawings and supporting calculations
• Practical evaluation of new and emerging technologies
• Working closely with the wider engineering team to manage design changes and solve problems on complex systems.
• Assist with the development of the Safety Case for Systems.
• Work with customers to assist integration, commissioning and problem resolution activities
• International and Domestic travel will be required

If you are interested in this role as a Systems Engineer please contact me on 01923 470756 or by email k.slaughter@mane.co.uk