System Design Engineer - Weapon Systems

Position: System Design Engineer (Weapons Systems)
Job type: Contract (7 Months Initially)
Skills: Systems Design, Weapon Systems, Requirements, Qualification
Location: Farnborough easily commutable from Reading, Basingstoke, Frimley and with excellent access from Hampshire
Rate: £48.14 per hour

OUTSOURCE UK LTD is actively seeking to recruit a Systems Design Engineer (Weapons Systems) for a contract role on behalf of a client.

THE CLIENT:
A leading Engineering and Defence organisation

THE JOB:
The successful System Design Engineer (Weapons System) candidate will be responsible for the following:
Undertake concept design studies, considering options in all aspects of Systems Engineering
Perform requirements analysis and traceability
Produce System and Subsystem designs for the Successor Combat System
Liaise with Suppliers and Successor Systems Team Members to agree technical solutions, coherent with the Successor and Common Combat System Design
Undertake functional design and provide specialist advice and qualification for their scope of responsibility
Produce evidence in support of qualification, legislative requirements, safety, security and fitness for purpose justifications, and provide specialist support for associated activities
Contribute to identification and rapid closure of issues emerging from all product life cycle stages and manage the resulting change embodiment activities
Provide realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans
Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification tasks as directed
Articulate and present detailed technical argument clearly, logically and simply
Gain a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and Safety, Health and Environment Management System documentation (eg Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk assessments) applicable to your particular work scope
Liaise with both internal and external customers as required that their requirements are adequately supported and that their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate and agreed

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE
Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering or an appropriate related discipline
Experience of complex system design and qualification
Thorough understanding of requirements management and acceptance
Knowledge of the techniques of System Engineering
Self-motivation, an enthusiasm for problem solving, and a strong written and verbal communication skills

To apply email Paul Scott

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