Principal Systems Engineer
Company Description
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
GDUK Engineering operates a matrix organisation, this role is within the Systems Engineering discipline. The purpose of the role is to make a significant contribution to the System Design of C4I Systems on GDUK programmes through application of world class Systems Engineering expertise.
The role offers an opportunity to provide System Engineering effort on a variety of MoD development and delivery programmes, Customer Research and Development, and Internal Research and Development. The work will cover a variety of activities including:
Job Description
As Principal Systems Engineer you will make a significant contribution to the System Design of C4I Systems on GDUK programmes through application of world class Systems Engineering expertise.
The role offers an opportunity to provide System Engineering effort on a variety of MoD development and delivery programmes, Customer Research and Development, and Internal Research and Development. The work will cover a variety of activities including:
- Analyse user and system level documentation, produce system designs, and provide significant input to SRR and SDR
- Collaborate with specialty engineering teams to ensure a complete system solution, including evaluating and modelling system performance
- Specify interfaces and system components, manage the system design through its lifecycle, including design reviews
- Engage with development, integration, and test teams for system design, component development, and fault finding
- Liaise with stakeholders, including users and technical advisors, throughout the project lifecycle
Qualifications
To be successful in this valuable role you will have:
- Proven experience leading system engineering teams and delivering across all phases of the engineering life-cycle
- Broad competence in systems engineering, including resolving design challenges and engaging specialist engineering disciplines
- Experience with structured design methods, requirement management, and system design tools
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and System Modelling Language (SysML)
It is desirable but not mandatory that you have experience of the following:
- Understanding of computer and network infrastructures, military hardware, and relevant standards
- Experience with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and/or NATO Architecture Framework (NAF)
- Ability to commit to occasional travel
Additional Information
This role offers a starting salary of between £59,200 - £75,000 depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.
We operate a hybrid working model so you can spend time working from our offices in Oakdale and working from home.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:
- A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
- A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
- A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!
Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to Work checks.
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Are you ready to take your career to new heights? As a Principal Systems Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems based in Oakdale, you will be a pivotal part of our renowned engineering team, working on cutting-edge C4I systems that directly impact defense and scientific missions. In this role, your expertise in Systems Engineering will shine as you analyze user and system documentation, create intricate system designs, and actively contribute to System Requirements Review (SRR) and System Design Review (SDR) processes. You'll collaborate with various specialty engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and performance evaluation of our systems. Your day-to-day will involve managing the lifecycle of system designs, engaging with development and testing teams for troubleshooting, and maintaining strong communication with stakeholders throughout the project journey. At General Dynamics, we are committed to fostering a supportive and progressive work environment. Enjoy a healthy balance between work and life with our hybrid model, allowing you to mix in-office time with remote work. With a competitive salary ranging from £59,200 to £75,000 and a range of flexible benefits including a compressed work schedule, we prioritize your career development and wellbeing. If you're an innovator who thrives in dynamic teams and is excited about the possibilities in systems engineering, we invite you to join our inclusive community at General Dynamics Mission Systems and make a real difference.
The General Dynamics Corporation is a privately owned manufacturing company based out of Fairfax, VA. General Dynamics is broken up into four segments including IT&S, Aerospace, Combat Systems and Marine Systems. These four divisions provide a com...
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