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Senior systems Engineer

Cobham Aviation Services UK has recently been awarded a contract for the design and development of a range of operational training electronic warfare pods by the MoD on behalf of NATO. This will provide realistic training in EW to the member countries, in order to be able to operate in a real time situation. Based in Bournemouth Airport, CAVs UK is actively recruiting for Systems Engineer this is an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to build on their current experience in an interesting and challenging area.
The role is a technical authority in their chosen technology area(s). They provide this knowledge to projects and bids and actively contribute to the development of their technology and associated engineering processes. They also provide coaching / mentor guidance to others. May also provide the team leading and management of projects and bids. Travel to customer sites is required.

The prime location is the Cobham Aviation Services facility located at Christchurch, Dorset.


As the Systems Engineer your skills and qualifications will ideally include:


Personal Skills/Abilities

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  Demonstrated track record of technical delivery

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  Good technical knowledge of one or more of the following: air traffic control systems technology, airborne radar, electronic warfare, surveillance, networking and communications systems and associated technologies

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  An understanding of one or more of the following: avionic, electrical and mechanical certification principles, regulatory requirements and compliance.

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  Ability to formulate recommendations in complex and ambiguous situations and with incomplete data

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  Good communication, technical report writing and presentation skills

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  The ability to work within a large organisation in a matrix management structure

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  Team oriented with proven communication, change management and influencing skills

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  Negotiating skills to influence and agree new requirements with key stakeholders including customers and users

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  Attention to detail with high levels of accuracy

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  Self-motivated, confident and assertive

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  Managing own time effectively - prioritising of own time across multiple activities to meet relevant deadlines and timescales

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  Familiarity with engineering processes, practices and measures of performance and ability to make recommendations to drive their continuous improvement

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  Ability to align with Cobham core values and behaviours

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  Ability to build excellent relationships with team leads and peers across Cobham

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  Educational qualifications: Technical qualification in systems engineering or a related discipline and related experience

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  Able to obtain SC Clearance

Experience

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  Experience of working within a Systems Engineering environment and/or team through full lifecycle

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  Domain knowledge, with experience in the application of systems engineering to the entire product life cycle from inception to delivery

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  Proven track record and technical experience in systems such as radar, electronic warfare, surveillance and communications systems

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  Experience of regulatory requirements and procedures related to air traffic management and airborne systems is desirable

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  Knowledge and experience of Engineering Design Reviews

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  Proven ability to work and deliver, to time pressure and deadlines

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  Proven technical leadership role on projects to drive the engineered solution through lifecycle

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  Demonstrated performance in team building, fostering organisational culture and delivering continuous improvement

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  Familiar with configuration management techniques and associated standards

As the Systems Engineer your main responsibilities will involve:

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  Safety first. Operate at Special Mission in accordance with the SHE standards. Identify where the SHE Standards are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work identified.

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  The safety, quality and design compliance of all activities

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  Contribute to definition/development of Systems Engineering technical strategy

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  Contribute to and lead customer meetings where appropriate

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  Coaching/Mentoring - help develop staff competency by sharing abilities/knowledge/skills in order to meet business requirements

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  Maintain, grow and promote relevant technical skills and domain knowledge

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  Team leading - facilitate maximizing the performance of the team through motivation, conflict mgmt., good communication

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  Contribute to bids and estimating - increase the chance of successful bid by providing appropriate/quality input to the satisfaction of the Bid Manager and other stakeholders

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  Fulfil tasks to agreed time, budget and quality

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  Act as technical lead and design authority for nominated projects through the entire lifecycle

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  Carry out requirements engineering/management and engineering design methods as required

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  Development and maintenance of key system engineering documents including system and sub system requirements, configuration and other technical documentation including manuals and training material

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  Understanding and reviewing systems, hardware, software, test and integration documentation to confirm that the hardware, software and architecture design are compliant

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  Recognising the need for and proposing process and product improvements to ensure best practice and compliance with relevant standards (including safety)

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  Travel within the UK and overseas to support business needs as necessary

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  Any other duties that are reasonably requested by management within the capability of the incumbent.

Cobham Special Mission
Protecting borders, saving lives and enhancing the effectiveness of defence personnel.
We combine state-of-the-art technology with complex air platforms to deliver customised airborne surveillance, operational readiness training and search and rescue services.
Our end-to-end capabilities benefit government and military customers with responsive and cost-effective turn-key solutions for optimal mission performance.

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