Senior Engineer Systems

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Systems to join their team on a contract basis in New Malden. This role is integral to the development of the SMCS programmes, ensuring the system's behaviour is well-defined, assisting in the design of functionality, and supporting verification of the product. The contract is expected to last for 12 months with a working pattern of 3-4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Requirements database with associated contractual and acceptance details.
• Lead the testing and acceptance process for both hardware and software releases.
• Supporting the Systems team in:
• Elaborating and agreeing on system requirements, understanding changes in system capability against an established design baseline.
• Developing design specifications and carrying out design activities in line with quality and technical standards.
• Developing, maintaining, and improving engineering processes and procedures based on technical developments and operational needs.
• Coordinating and completing technical analyses and investigations, evaluating technical options, and preparing reports with recommendations.
• Reviewing and agreeing on External Interface documents and managing interface baselines.
• Leading other engineering activities such as performance testing, human factors, safety analysis, and information assurance.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to operate in a large, complex multi-project environment.
• Proven experience with various systems engineering disciplines, such as Requirements Analysis, System Design, Human Factors, Performance Analysis, System Acceptance Management, Safety (e.g. Functional Failure & Fault Tree Analysis), Security.
• Experience delivering systems, working to deadlines, and working in a pressurised environment.