Senior Systems Engineer

3 days ago


Pilton Devon, United Kingdom Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA) Full time
About The Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer for the Royal Navy Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP), you will play a critical role in delivering intelligent countermeasures systems and support, helping to protect our country and our armed forces serving at sea. 
The MEWP contract, to deliver our Ancilia Trainable Decoy Launcher to the Royal Navy, was awarded based on our proven maritime domain expertise and track record of delivering, upgrading, and sustaining high-end capabilities to the Royal Navy. Winning this contract will provide dedicated employment opportunities and sustain jobs for over 150 skilled and professional bodies. 
A Senior Systems Engineer for the Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP) – SEA’s largest contract award to date – will play a critical part in delivery, product development and customer relationships.
What You’ll be Doing
A Senior Systems Engineer typically carries out the following activities:-
Defining and Managing Requirements throughout the Engineering Lifecycle
Proving Technical inputs to bidding activities
Integration and production qualification activities
Work Package generation and execution
Define system architectures that will drive system design.
Carryout system integration verification and validation activities and manage issue resolution.
Coordinate directly with internal and external customers.
Prepare documentation and presentation material to effectively communicate technical subject matter to audiences at working and senior management level.
Plan and track progress of engineering assignments within agreed schedules, to quality standards and budget in accordance with project and company processes.
Assist in the evaluation of new technology and methods.
Provide technical expertise and support to the Business Development function including the generation of technical proposals and bids.The Skills you Need
Knowledge and experience of working within the Verification and Validation
A good understanding of requirements capture and experience of using DOORS to manage requirements
Experience of UK MOD Maritime Communication Equipment would be desirable
Excellent Communication SkillsAbout SEA 
From the day we were founded in 1961, and across the South West of the UK and Canada, we have been delivering and supporting advanced solutions that maximise our clients’ defence and Intelligent Transport Systems capabilities. Together, through teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, we are delivering operational advantage to our customers while building a more sustainable future for all.  
From the heart of North Devon, Barnstaple is the largest of our three South-West sites and home to our production facility. From here, we carry out design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of all our equipment to ensure the highest standard prior to delivery. Across our Bristol and Beckington sites, our Complex Systems team are focused on delivering on our maritime defence, land & littoral and Intelligent Transport Systems commitments. With over 400 people based across these locations, there is a real hive of activity - one team, working ethically, respectfully, and professionally towards the same goal. At all three of our Southwest sites, our modern, open plan layouts and large group working areas encourage cross-team collaboration.  
We proudly provide and offer many career opportunities for individuals transitioning from the military, many of whom are based in the Southwest, whose experience and insight ensures we capture the operational and technical needs of our customers, while advocating for the Armed Forces community.  
What We Offer
Your work and your contribution deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
Work life balance:
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservist in the armed forces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing:
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and instore discounts, travel savings etc
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources:
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking 
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 400 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
 
If you would like to know more, please give our Talent Acquisition Business Partner Kelly-Ann a call on (phone number removed).
 
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