Systems Design Authority

4 weeks ago

Templecombe, Somerset, United Kingdom Thales Full time
Job Title: Systems Design Authority

Thales is seeking a highly skilled Systems Design Authority to join our team in Defence Mission Systems. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the overall fitness-for-purpose of our Sonar solutions for the submarine class.

About the Role:

We are looking for a technical leader with broad and deep knowledge of submarine sonar systems, including outboard array technologies, signal processing chains, data processing chains, and operator interactions. You will be responsible for critically appraising sonar system specification, assessment, design, and qualification artefacts to judge their suitability and completeness within the context of the overall engineering process.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Critically appraise and assess the maturity of the Sonar system and subsystems design with respect to the lifecycle stage, and influence the delivery team's approach to ensure appropriate outcomes
  • Ensure coherence of the sonar systems at a combat system level, including 3rd party suppliers
  • Work in close co-operation with the customer community to provide assurance of the progression of Sonar development activities
  • Work in close co-operation with the customer community, and partners to influence the strategic direction of the UK's Submarine Sonar Spiral Development Programme
  • Ensure coherence between the various UK submarine programmes from an integrated sonar perspective
  • Work in close co-operation with sonar and acoustics experts to independently confirm the suitability of the Sonar design with respect to acoustic performance
  • Work in close co-operation with transversal engineering functions including safety, operability, cyber security, integrated logistics support to confirm the suitability of the Sonar design with respect to transversal aspects
  • Perform and organise studies on behalf of the customer pertaining to sonar performance analysis, providing reports on status
  • Manage the technical baseline of the Contract by chairing and minuting the "Engineering Control Board" of the Joint Project Office
  • Identify and mitigate technical risk associated with the overall fitness-for-purpose of the Sonar design
  • Understand and work effectively within the commercial and technical constraints of the programme
  • Provide technical leadership within Thales Underwater Systems and provide mentoring, coaching, peer review, and knowledge transfer to developing engineers
Requirements:
  • Degree qualified in a related subject
  • Chartered Engineer (preferable)
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. Our team is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Apply now to join our team and be part of shaping the future of defence and security solutions.

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