The Role
The role of a Systems Engineer is to deliver innovative solutions for our customers via system integration. The role is responsible for leading all technical aspects of engineering projects including assessing customer requirements, developing customer hardware and software solutions, supporting customers, and writing technical documentation.
The role requires a strong system-level understanding of the functionality and use of the company's products and how to adapt them for new applications.
Duties:
o Use system analysis tools (UML, Data Flow, FMEA, etc.) to analyse customer needs, system requirements, capability, and cost to determine project feasibility. Produce and present work package documents and quotation proposals.
o Lead the identification of technical enablers and deliver the proof of concept prototypes as required by our customers.
o Led the integration of complex systems containing electronic, mechanical, and software subsystems.
o Lead the development of the system validation plans and ensure our solutions meet the design specifications and requirements.
o Ensure technical solutions are developed based on a clear understanding of both the product and its relationship with the user.
o Chair and coordinate application engineering technical design reviews and make sure we have appropriate reviews (concept, detailed design, and final design reviews) and documentation to support our development life cycle.
o Provide expert help for the Support team to help address customer problems with the use of solutions developed by Application Engineering.
o Support the Application Engineering Manager to develop and implement the quality assurance and regulatory compliance procedures for company products.
o Ensure that the correct health and safety measures are adhered to and risk assessments are conducted when testing.
o Manage multiple concurrent projects and work as a team member on projects; plan, track, and manage development tasks. Work to deadlines and adapt plans as necessary to meet project objectives.
o Assist the Application Engineering Manager in coaching and mentoring staff in AE and work collaboratively with people inside and outside the AE team to successfully achieve outcomes and results.
The Candidate
Good knowledge of product design from feasibility to production, including digital and analogue circuits, microprocessor circuits, and PCB design.
A good knowledge of C, C++ programming languages, and real-time operating systems.
A good knowledge of mechanical design for products, including frames and housings, and for product testing equipment.
Understanding of navigation concepts such as kinematic equations and hardware components used in navigation, such as IMUs and GPS/GNSS.
Have a good knowledge of C++ and C# programming languages, WPF and XAML. Able to lead the development of Software applications and GUI covering the full software life cycle.
Salary
The salary offered for this position is £50,000- £56,000 plus bonus depending on whether a candidate can meet all key qualifications and abilities.
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