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job specification

JOB TITLE: Senior Systems Engineer

REPORTING TO: System Engineering Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

JOB SCOPE:

A Systems Engineer is required within the Surveillance Systems business to develop and deliver Company and Customer Funded systems projects based upon HENSOLDT UK state of the art radar technology. Activities will include all aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from System Concept through to Delivery and Acceptance, including Bid Support, System Design and System Integration.

Applicants are required to be flexible in their approach to work, as every project and support issue presents different challenges. Applicants must also possess an aptitude for problem solving and have an eye for detail.

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 HENSOLDT UK 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

EMPLOYEE COMPLIANCE:

· The jobholder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting and controls. In particular, Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

· It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

· Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ideally qualified to Degree level in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics although relevant, equivalent experience is acceptable

RECRUITMENT 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.

Personal Characteristics

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 little 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.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:

· The ability to walk 300-400 metres with to a tool kit, possible weight of 10 Kilos

· The ability to walk up the equivalent of 10 flights of stairs, then could be a further 10 metres on a ladder

· Able to work at heights could be up to 40 metres

· Able to harness yourself to the mast and commence service activities

· The ability to work in tight spaces, needing to twist and manoeuvre your body

In view of the intrinsic requirement of this role, HSC guidelines recommend regular medical checks via Occupational Health, to ensure the safety and well being of the employee. The Company will advise the employee of the regularity of this requirement.

The above list will be subject to the Company’s duty to consider any reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010.

SKILL MATRIX:

Job Title/Employee	Senior Systems Engineer
Skills
System Design	4
Circuit level understanding	3
Specification creation	4
ILS	2
Training Instruction (formal/informal)	2
Leadership	NA
Communication	4
Problem solving	4
Accountability	4
Radar Theory knowledge	4
Radar displays	4
KH Radar System knowledge	4
Navigation knowledge	2
Project management	2
Quality management	3
Business awareness	2
Teamwork	3
Flexibility	4
Financial awareness	2
Organisational skills	4
Diplomacy	3
Bid/Proposal Writing	3

Grading System:	0 No knowledge
	1 General low level of competency
	2 Competent in some respects
	3 Competent in most respects
	4 Fully competent in all aspects

Authorised Job Spec. Job Holder ……………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………………………….. Direct Report Manager ……………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………………………….. 23.02.21