Senior Systems Engineer

Leonardo ,
Luton, Bedfordshire

Overview

Integrated Mission Solutions-Software Tools & Services (Senior) The Opportunity This role will see the successful candidate join the Systems Engineering team within the export delivery team within the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) business area, supporting several of large, high profile projects. This role will focus on bringing together a number of software tools and services (encompassing workflow and configuration management), to ensure that the overall system solution meets the complete need of the customer, as well as supporting the technical interface between the contracting authority and sub-contractors. Alongside the execution and delivery of the current programmes, there is the opportunity to support bid activities by being involved at the concepts phase of system solutions, to further increase in the future growth of the Integrated Project Team. A role within the IMS Systems Engineering team will provide unique exposure to not only the EWOS products, but also a wide-variety of EW products and subject-matter experts, as well as the ability to interact directly with end-users to understand their operational needs and directly apply this knowledge to future product capability enhancements. Key Responsibility Areas What You'll Do Work alongside our customers, end-users and key internal stakeholders to understand, interpret, and (where appropriate) influence, current and future user needs and requirements. Assess system design compliance against user and system requirements, alongside key performance parameters, ensuring that the design rationale is clearly documented. Work alongside development teams, (both internally and subcontracted), to ensure that the interfaces between the products is clearly defined, complete and understood Develop and deliver engineering specifications, reports and presentations for to customers and industry partners. Verification of the overall System solution Travel within the UK and abroad to work with other teams within Leonardo, to meet with our customers and industry partners. Influence customer satisfaction (both internal and external) by applying your knowledge of EWOS products and EW sensor and countermeasure systems to develop effective (performance and cost) EWOS solutions for the end-user. What You'll Get Systems Engineering: Apply and develop your knowledge of systems engineering in a fast-paced team. EW Expertise: Leonardo has subject-matter experts with extensive and detailed knowledge of the EW domain; technology, performance, and operational capabilities - the learning potential is limitless Continuous Learning: Whether it's EW, engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or personal development, you'll be supported in your on-going professional development though training and mentoring. Teamwork: You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment. Connections: You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK. Legacy: We are proud of our rich heritage in Electronic Warfare (EW); over 100 years of EW history. Today we're providing the latest advances in radio frequency technology and you can be part of the next 100-year legacy. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required What We're Looking For You really must have: Proficiency in multi-stakeholder requirements elicitation, definition, traceability, and evidence-based compliance, ideally using DOORS. Self-motivated with an aptitude to problem solving and ability to drive difficult issues to conclusion in support of team goals. Ability to define test and acceptance criteria and assess system design compliance against user and system requirements. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience of delivery to a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying seniorities. Experience of the systems engineering lifecycle stages, processes, and reviews. It would be nice if you had: Knowledge of the EWOS lifecycle and the way that the software tools support the production programmes. An understanding of the key principles associated with RF signal processing for passive sensors or active emitters. Experience of working alongside end-users to provide SME support. Experienced in software development for product delivery to external customers. Experience of contributing to work package management; cost and schedule planning and tracking and reporting of key metrics. Knowledge of Middle Eastern culture. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89875852