Senior Systems Engineer

Our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team in developing safety-critical technology for aerospace applications. This is a permanent, site-based role with the potential to work from home one day a week, when the nature of the work permits. Due to the level of projects involved and security requirements, this role is restricted to UK and EU nationals only.

• Capturing and deriving system requirements
• System design, modelling, performance optimisation, and safety assessment
• Overseeing hardware/software integration activities
• System verification including simulation, analysis, system tests, qualification tests, and flight tests
• Support system certification and customer approval
• Follow robust configuration control, review, and change management processes
• Assisting in the compilation of plans, estimates, task lists, and risk management plans
• Work with customers and respond to their requests in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and internal departments across the company
• Work with external sub-contract organisations as required

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science
• Experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience in authoring plans, procedures, and reports for Qualification programmes (Environmental and EMC tests as per DO-160G or equivalent military standards)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal and team-building skills
• Decision making skills
• Analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and present findings
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems

• Experience of working in the Aerospace industry

If you are an experienced Systems Engineer looking for a new opportunity to work on exciting aerospace projects, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's innovative team.