Graduate Systems Engineer

As a Graduate Systems Engineer within the Test and Acceptance team, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the design, development, and integration of advanced naval systems.

TKMS Atlas UK have designed their Engineering Graduate Programme to support those with a passion for Engineering to grow into the next generation of specialists to develop cutting-edge maritime technology for worldwide customers and the UK Royal Navy.

TKMS Atlas UK are dedicated to developing the next generation of talent in engineering and technology., * Provide T&A support to bids, including requirements management, verification and validation planning, acceptance planning, effort analysis, costing and support to standards.

• Create and develop test documentation to include: test plans and procedures for verification of design testing including Validation & Verification strategy.
• Prepare and agree test specifications, budgets and timescales with clients and test houses.
• Support software system test activities and implement test solutions.
• Manage and perform testing of system software products, equipment and systems.
• Analysis and evaluation of test evidence and interpretation of test data.
• Writing of reports and test documentation.
• Ensure all test activities that are performed conform to external/internal requirements and standards including Safety standards.

• On course for a degree in an Engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels both within the company and externally
• Computer literacy in order to operate information systems. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong team focus
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently at times under own initiative
• Ability to use own initiative when working under pressure
• Prioritise and manage personal workload to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas

Knowledge You Will Develop

• Understanding of system engineering principles and practices, including V-model or Agile development lifecycles.
• Awareness of the maritime defence industry, such as sonar, weapons, or naval systems.
• Familiarity with systems modelling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Enterprise Architect) and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama).
• Awareness of programming languages (e.g., Python, C++) and simulation environments.
• Awareness of defence standards (particularly Military biased Def Stan, Mil-Spec …etc.).
• Awareness of requirements management techniques and tools such as DOORS.
• Awareness of supporting tools such as ETM, Enterprise Architect, JIRA and NetBeans

Challenges

• To apply strong systems engineering principles in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• The ability to extract key facts from large amounts of information.
• Effective time management within a multi-tasking environment.
• The ability to communicate and influence at all levels in a dynamic organisation.