KEY PURPOSE OF JOB
The Systems Engineer is responsible for the technical integrity and systems engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and requirements definition through design, development, integration, verification, qualification and production.
The individual in this role will provide technical support to ensure designs developed within the organisation are in accordance with the standards that meet our clients mission critical needs. Monitoring current capabilities under development for the identification and assessment of end-to-end performance of project deliverables.
KEY TASKS
Responsibilities:
Take part in all stages of the product’s lifecycle, from conceptualisation and Business Development support to production and after-sales support.
Provide detailed planning of engineering activities through each phase of the product lifecycle, monitoring and managing R&D tasks within with the Engineering Department.
Write and compile technical process, control, and procedural documents, to formalize the Systems Engineering Process in collaboration with engineering and production.
Utilise and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as Enterprise Architect, to model systems architecture, manage stakeholder and technical requirements, maintain traceability and support verification throughout the product lifecycle.
Capture and translate stakeholder requirements into technical specifications, maintain requirements traceability and coordinate verification activities throug the product development lifecycle.
Ensure that product designs meet defined requirements, including functional performance, system interfaces, design margins and operational environmental conditions, through appropriate verification and qualification activities.
Produce and submit deliverables for technical reviews and baselining; participate in technical reviews, as required by the PMO, project review process, and client requirements.
Develop, maintain and control assembly, Integration, and Verification Plans (AIVP) qualification test procedures, and test environments in support of and collaboration with engineering and product testing.
Provide technical support for procurement, manufacturing, product testing and operations as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
B.Eng / B.Sc (Eng) with 5+ years relevant experience; OR
M.Eng with 4+ years relevant experience
Experience (within aerospace or defence industry):
System engineering of new electronics product development (5+ years).
High-reliability electronic/electro-mechanic product design and realisation 5+ years).
Experience in product development within the aerospace, defence or space industry.
Experience with environmental product qualification.
Additional knowledge areas that would strengthen the application:
Formal Systems Engineering training or demonstrable experience in applying Systems Engineering principles and methodologies
Familiarity with microcontroller architectures (PIC, ARM, AVR, etc.)
Project Management (MS Project or other)
Familiarity/experience designing, developing, and supporting satellite actuator and/or sensor subsystems (reaction wheel, sun sensor, magnetometer, etc.
Experience working with Optical/Optomechanical systems
Electromagnetic design and analysis
Experience with ‘design for manufacturing’ and understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, etc.
Experience working with/to recognized space industry standards (ECSS, NASA, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP and CRM systems, with strong reporting, forecasting and pipeline management capabilities.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to break down complex problem, formulate technical strategies, and resolve technical challenges using Systems Engineering methodologies.
Experience with capturing and formulating technical requirements and translating them into technical requirement specifications
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Projects, and in designing other Microsoft office application templates.
Systems integration experience from both technical and programmatic perspectives.
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills in interacting with senior technical and program management leaders.
Confident in asking questions and making sure teams are aligned.
Willing to challenge outdated ways of working and suggest better approaches.
Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate technical solutions and resolve engineering challenges.
Understanding of Systems Engineering lifecycle processes, including design, integration, verification and validation.
Demonstrated initiative, accountability and ownership of assigned engineering activities and deliverables.