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Systems Engineer (Naval)

Employer
Hays.
Location
United Kingdom, Plymouth
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
2 May 2022

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Sector
Consultancy
Job Role
Risk Analyst
Job Type
Permanent
Job Title: Systems Engineer (Naval)
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Negotiable

The Opportunity:

Our client is an established Leading Design & Manufacturing business, with several sites across the UK. Their product range is cutting-edge and services the surveillance and defence industries with products that aid specific client requirements - driving innovation is at the heart of everything they do.

Role Overview:

They are currently recruiting for a Systems Engineer to assist in all phases across the complete systems engineering lifecycle; including requirements capture, system architecture design and verification and validation activities, including using installed systems at the customer site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Heading the specification, architectural design, and verification and validation of projects, including Safety Cases.
  • Applying practical skills in design techniques for defence and commercial applications, understanding key process tools and technologies.
  • Developing and applying knowledge of systems engineering to undertake and support various tasks and activities across the lifecycle, delivering to agreed performance targets, including cost and schedule.
  • Producing block diagrams, detailed design drawings and supporting calculations.
  • Practical evaluation of new and emerging technologies.
  • Working closely with the wider engineering team to manage design changes and solve problems on complex systems.
  • Work with customers to assist integration, commissioning and problem resolution activities.
  • International and Domestic travel will be required.
  • Assist project & senior management with engineering projects.
  • Progress items to required timescales so that overall project milestones are achieved.

Essential Skills:

  • A strong academic background with a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Proven technical knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management and system design. process (including system and sub-system specification) and product validation and verification.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
  • Excellent Relationship Management.
  • System architecture design planning.
  • Customer deployment and end to end customer management.
  • Complex problem solving with the ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation and evidence system-level thinking.

Desirable Skills:

  • Previous experience of Naval or Military Systems (highly desirable).
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • A working knowledge of IP networks would be beneficial.

Person specification:

  • Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
  • Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
  • Ability to work independently when required
  • A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
  • A resilient and adaptable approach at all times

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of their business, all staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

What's on Offer:

  • 37.5 hours per week and early finish on Fridays
  • We operate a flexible approach for employees with the opportunity for partial remote/hybrid working where business needs allow
  • 26 days Annual holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Group Personal Pension Salary Sacrifice scheme
  • Income Protection Scheme
  • Life Cover
  • Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as you Earn Scheme
  • Group Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Recruitment Referral bonus
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • On-site parking
  • High-Street Discounts Scheme

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