Job Description
Senior Systems Engineer
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston
Packages:
* Systems Engineer - £37,860 - £45,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
* Senior Systems Engineer - £47,690 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience). A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply).
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Let us introduce the role
Are you looking to apply your working knowledge of engineering, science and systems thinking to support unique and essential projects for the UK's nuclear deterrent?
If so, this could be your next role! AWE is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Warhead Engineering team.
This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse team of people with an important mission to deliver.
Warhead Engineering are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to lead and conduct systems engineering activities to support future weapon system development. The role is focussed on technical product security and involves assessment of threats across the warhead lifecycle.
Although not a purist systems engineer role, the role requires a systems thinking mindset and the application of these methods, approaches, tools and techniques.
The role is within a specialist area so opportunities for relevant training and development will be provided.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading stakeholder engagement activities to collaborate with other areas of the business, the customer, government agencies (international and domestic) and regulators to support multiple Warhead Engineering projects
* Developing and using tools and techniques to conduct domain specific analysis and assessments from system to component level
* Applying Subject Matter Expertise to help influence the system design and solution, working alongside multiple engineering and scientific disciplines
* Influencing, capturing and translating stakeholder vision into system and sub-system requirements
* Developing Concept of Operations and system architectures (functional and physical)
* Generating and managing Validation & Verification evidence
* Producing high quality technical reports, presentations and project artefacts as required by company Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process and project delivery
Developing your own expertise in the area and where appropriate, providing support and mentoring to less experienced engineers?
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
* To be considered for the role candidates will ideally have an HNC/HND or degree qualification in a science or engineering discipline or proven experience working in a similar environment.
* Proved experience applying a systems engineering approach
* Ability to manage and deliver objectives on time to high quality
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
* A background in defence would be beneficial
* Strong communication and soft skills to work with people and teams to both discover and share key information
* Ability to define approaches to progress from the uncertain early stages of a development and drive through to definition of solutions
* Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
* Flexibility and adaptability to embrace the variety of activities which are part of the role
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Some reasons we think you'll love it here:
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
* 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
* Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
* Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
* Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
* Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
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