Systems Design Engineer

Our client, in partnership with Guidant Global, are currently looking for a skilled Systems Design Engineer (L4) to work on their project in Stevenage. The project involves developing, constructing, and testing real hardware for a crucial missile sub-system.

As a Systems Design Engineer, your role will be integral to the architecture design and technical requirement development for a seeker. This contract opportunity may offer an extension or a permanent position. The role is full-time and requires working on-site.

What we're looking for:

• A proficient Systems Engineering practitioner with experience across the Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Highly desirable expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering/SysML and proficiency in Systems Engineering Tools like IBM DOORS and Rhapsody.
• Knowledge of Use Case analysis and Requirement specification.
• Strong planning and estimating skills, with a proven track record of delivering products.
• Experience in systems engineering practices and processes, such as the 'V' model, product lifecycles, systems definition, and V&V.
• Demonstrated ability in managing verification evidence and coordinating inputs for the certification of defence equipment.
• Familiarity with DOORS and PLM.
• Effective coordination and mediation skills with multiple stakeholders and differing priorities.

What you'll get to do as a Systems Design Engineer:

The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the requirement set using an iterative Model-Based Systems Engineering Approach, which includes application requirements in DOORS, Telemetry output definitions, and Functional Interface Definitions. They will also coordinate the various software points of the missile embodiment through the functional strands on behalf of the operational stands manager, provide status reporting to the Brimstone leadership team, support hardware trials and qualification planning, conduct sub-system compliance review, devise proving strategies, maintain requirements for all project-owned requirements specifications, and assist in assessing and handling non-compliance issues.

If you are ready to contribute to this exciting project and meet the specified requirements, we invite you to apply for this role. Join us and play a crucial part in shaping the future of missile systems.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.