Senior Systems Project Engineer

Overview

This role would suit an engineer with a preference for a broad spectrum of engineering topics or looking to progress into engineering leadership or develop into management. Technically lead small/medium sized projects. Provide technical input to a Lead Engineer/Engineering Manager on large projects or lead sections of a large project.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for planning the engineering tasks, managing internal functions and generating engineering management plans.
• Engage with customers to ensure a solution meets their expectations and communicate the customer expectations internally.
• Plan and present engineering design gate reviews, engage with internal functions (e.g. airworthiness, safety) to ensure the project delivery milestones are fully met.
• Manage technical risks and opportunities.
• Manage engineering change to ensure system integrity all through the lifecycle and ensuring traceability of all key design decisions.
• Provide support and guidance in all areas of the product lifecycle.
• Liaise with the engineering leadership and programme management teams to ensure the project is adequately resourced and support identifying any potential capability shortfalls.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a relevant subject.
• Alternative education such as HNC or apprenticeship with sufficient experience will be considered.
• Have 5 years’ experience in an engineering role.
• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written, to interface with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Be self‑motivated and proactive, using both your own technical skills and teamwork to find resolutions to issues.
• Have experience of engineering lifecycle and design reviews.
• Have a good foundation in technical report writing.
• Be comfortable presenting technical content at all levels across the business.
• It would be advantageous if you had previously held engineering sign off for documents, but it is not required.
• Some experience working with project management in the generation of schedules would be of benefit.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

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