Senior systems engineer

Senior Systems Engineer - OUTSIDE OR INSIDE IR35 Job Functions * Activities will include all aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from System Concept through to Delivery and Acceptance, including Bid Support, System Design, Integration, Verification and Customer Acceptance. * You will be responsible for the specification, development, integration, verification and acceptance of systems for both Internal and External Customers. * You will have the ability to deal with a variety of people from different disciplines, organisations and nationalities on a daily basis to deliver the systems engineering aspects of projects, as required. * You will take an active role in the definition, realisation and proving of new products which build upon reputation for innovation and leading edge technology. * You will manage stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle through a pro-active approach and effective communication. * You will create a variety of technical documentation for both technical and non-technical readership. * Travel within the UK and overseas is required and is considered a regular feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice. * Any other task associated with this role Requirements Essential * Experience of systems design, integration test. * An understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery. * An understanding of 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. * The flexibility to apply skills and knowledge across a number of different projects and products across the organisation. * Computer literate with a 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). * Degree (or equivalent) qualified in an engineering or science discipline. Desirable (Not Essential) * An understanding of Radar 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 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. * 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). * UK Security clearance. * UK Driving License