Lead Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Aldermaston, West Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE Full time £45,000 - £75,000

AWE is seeking skilled Systems Engineers to become part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team engaged in a variety of tasks ranging from systems engineering on our primary warhead products to implementing systems thinking throughout our organization.

We offer excellent opportunities to join the Warhead Systems Engineering Group, which is responsible for providing systems engineering support to various projects, programs, and portfolios across our enterprise.

We are establishing new requirements engineering capabilities in critical business sectors, including our Programme Management Office and weapon delivery initiatives.

Multiple positions are available, supporting both enterprise-level operations and more technical roles at the project level.

The responsibilities include:

  • Developing and utilizing tools and techniques for impact analysis and assessments
  • Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to define the solution space
  • Creating high-quality technical documentation, presentations, and project artifacts as required by Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes and project execution

Ideally, candidates will have experience in requirements gathering at the product, project, or capability levels; however, we offer opportunities for retraining.

This position is office-based due to the classification of work, with some potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Stakeholder collaboration and inclusion
  • Data analysis and technical report composition
  • Gathering and developing requirements for complex projects or systems
  • Formulating, customizing, and documenting requirements management processes and procedures at both enterprise and project levels
  • Implementing requirements management in conjunction with Model-Based Systems Engineering frameworks, methodologies, and tools

We provide a generous 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off) and consider flexible working arrangements to accommodate your lifestyle. Please indicate your preference for part-time work in your application.

We also offer opportunities for Professional Career Development, including funding for annual membership in a relevant professional organization, access to mentors, and training.

Additional benefits include:

  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
  • A defined contribution Group Personal Pension, with contributions ranging from 9% to 13% based on your own input
  • Life Assurance
  • Discounts on a wide range of everyday expenses
  • Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and family care
  • Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
  • Potential travel opportunities for conferences and collaboration

Candidates must be prepared to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing to travel as required.



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