Senior Systems Engineer

• An understanding of Radar and Radio Systems is desirable, although not essential if other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understand new technologies quickly and effectively.
• Experience of the whole product lifecycle (concept generation, concept demonstration, development, production, and in-service support).
• Experience of test houses and external verification activities to external standards (MIL STD/Def Stan / IEC).
• Experience of working with and developing systems using communications protocols. (e.g. RS485, RS232, TCP-IP, CANBus etc.).
• Experience of working on product development for Naval Platforms.
• Experience of working on or with Navigation equipment.
• Experience with common test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.
• An understanding of basic electronics and circuit level fault finding.
• Experience with common hand tools and soldering.
• Familiarity with EMC, Electronics and working in an ESD environment.
• The ability to lead multi-skilled engineering teams.
• The ability to deliver engineering packages of work to time, cost, and quality.
• Member of a Professional Engineering Institution (e.g. IMechE, IET, INCOSE).
• Ability to compile a standard bid proposal.

Physical Attributes:

All Systems Engineering personnel are expected to show motivation and initiative in planning their own activities so as to achieve timely and effective results with proportional supervision.

As this is a customer-facing role, a confident manner and smart appearance is required, with the ability to communicate clearly within the company at all levels and with customers whose first language may not be English.

• Adaptable, resourceful, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good presentation and time management skills.
• Customer and results focussed.
• An aptitude for problem solving and an eye for detail.
• Ability to adapt skills in a dynamic environment.
• Desire to investigate and utilise new technologies, processes, and methods.
• A team player, able and willing to support others.
• Energy and enthusiasm., * Ideally qualified to Degree level or in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics although relevant, equivalent experience is acceptable
• Experience of systems design, integration & test.
• A good understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery.
• A good understanding on a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, and Electrical).
• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally.
• Ability to provide mentoring support for junior colleagues.
• The flexibility to apply skills and knowledge across a number of different projects and products across the organisation.
• Computer literate with a very good standard of written English, capable of compiling accurate, detailed, and well-presented technical proposals, specifications and reports.
• A willingness to travel. (NB whilst this role is based at our Enfield premises, a certain amount of business travel will be required depending upon project requirements).
• Ability to drive and hold a UK Driving License.
• Eligible to apply for UK Security clearance.