Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Systems Engineer to support the modelling and mission simulation of a new satellite for a leading Space & Defence business based in Stevenage.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead System Engineering activities in direct support to Chief Engineer, coordinating with multiple topics and related activities across various disciplines.
* Requirements & Verification lead, controlling data in DOORS requirements database, including:
o Consolidation of specification tree content focusing on optical payload requirements specification, including technical ownership, review, and consolidation, using DOORS requirements database tool.
o Consolidation and elaboration of design, development, and verification planning - logic, schedule, detailed documentation, DOORS content detailing for requirement verification planning attribute.
* Support to Performance & System Analysis lead, developing/maintaining/updating physics and maths-oriented analysis in Matlab and Python scripts, Excel workbooks, ensuring team-level coordination and consistency on inputs at the right time.
* Engineering interface control (platform to payload, space to ground, mission interfaces, and relationships to all segments).
* Mission and CONOPS/OPSCON support, including coordination with MBSE performance model lead and End-to-End simulator lead.
* Documentation generation, including peer review of others' documentation.
* Supplier datapack technical review.
* Immediate focus on system PDR preparation, datapack, review findings actions, then Advance Phase C and Phase CD preparation.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Degree or equivalent in Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar, or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions.
* Awareness of MBSE tools and methodologies.
* DOORS proficiency.
* Familiarity with Python and Matlab.
* MS Office proficiency.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience.