Systems Engineering Lead - Apache

Boeing ,
Bristol, Bristol
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Systems Engineering Lead - Apache Company: BDUKL - United Kingdom Job ID: 00000196894 Date Posted: 2020-05-22-07:00 Location: GBR - Bristol, UK, GBR - Yeovil, UK Job Description Summary: Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues. Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. Relocation: No relocation available Export Control Requirement: Safety Sensitive: This is not a safety sensitive position Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Job Description Qualifications: This post is for a Lead Systems Engineer to work within the Engineering Function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK). BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,200 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services As part of the Engineering Function, the successful candidate will be the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead for the Apache platform, specifically the AH-64E for programme delivery and to support any new business opportunities. This role will work hand in hand with the Apache Chief Engineer to ensure that all Systems Engineering activities are planned and executed with excellence and consistency across the business. Continuous Improvement will also be a key part of the role The SEIT Lead in the UK will act as the integrator for all engineering activity required to deliver the UK AH-64E Long Term Training and Support Service. The successful candidate will act as deputy and operate under the delegation of the UK AH-64E Chief Engineer. He or She will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of all engineering activity required to deliver long term platform Training and Support across both UK and US located Boeing divisions. Additionally, the SEIT Lead will be required to provide cross-business function support, primarily Programme Management, Operations, Supplier Management and Training Services. Initial activities will be associated with the instantiation and mobilization of the Training and Support contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, within Boeing UK, and across the wider Boeing organisation followed by delivery to support the UK AH-64E in service with the Army Air Corps The role will involve liaison with the UK Ministry of Defence, key Suppliers, and the wider Boeing organisation including Boeing in Mesa (Arizona), and will require travel to UK locations including Bristol, Middle Wallop and Wattisham and also occasional international travel. A collaborative and agile approach is key to ensure that tight deadlines can be met The successful candidate will also need to plan, organize, review and monitor the work of other Engineers across the programme to ensure all targets and quality standards are met; provide technical oversight to suppliers; instill engineering best practices and processes to enhance engineering excellence and drive First Time Quality The successful candidate shall have the following key experience and skills: * Significant technical experience of the Apache Attack helicopter including knowledge of its mechanical, electrical and avionic systems, its equipment, architecture, and its role as a battlefield helicopter. * Previous experience working with the UK Ministry of Defence including the Army Air Corps, REME, JHC, and DE&S. * A thorough knowledge of both UK Military regulatory environment including the Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Articles. * Experience in delivering through life aircraft sustainment and support solutio

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