Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a contract position within the Defence and Security sector, based in Marlow. This role involves working on avionics projects, including Search & Rescue Direction Finders, Emergency Services Air to Ground Radios, and GNSS Anti-Jam equipment. You will bring your experience of requirements capture and verification to the Avionics Business Unit, helping to deliver complex product developments.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage product requirements database, capturing customer requirements and deriving product system level requirements.

Generate and execute product verification and qualification campaigns.

Support systems integration and product verification/validation trials.

Engage with customers, supporting meetings and presentations.

Contribute to project reports and process improvements.

Work under guidance from project leads and subject matter experts, ensuring tasks meet project milestones.

Handle stakeholder management with internal and external customers.

Job Requirements:

Experience in systems integration, systems test, and systems design.

Proven ability to deliver projects to quality, cost, and schedule.

Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills.

Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).

Knowledge of Aerospace Safety standards and Aerospace and Defence design and qualification standards (e.g., ARP4754, Mil-Std-461).

Understanding of configuration management, interface control design, reliability engineering, and safety standards.

All applicants must have or be able to obtain Security Clearance.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Recognised technology-based degree.

Significant experience in product development within a regulated environment, such as Aerospace.

Proven track record in managing requirements and product verification campaigns.

Key Competencies:

Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Natural leadership aptitude with ability to work in highly effective teams.

Proactive nature with a focus on continuous professional development.

Ability to make risk-based decisions on technical issues.

If you are a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a strong background in aerospace and defence, and you are looking for a challenging contract role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Marlow