Electro-Optical Seeker Systems Engineer

Your experience of Systems Engineering and knowledge of Electro-Optical design support will help you to support complex weapon programmes.

 

As an EO Seeker Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work for a leading multi- Defence systems provider which boasts some of most advanced facilities in their areas of expertise. A corporate benefits package and transparent career development opportunities are on offer within this vibrant Engineering environment.

 

About the job:

Our client is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their Electro-Optical (EO) Seekers & Sensors Department as an EO Seeker Systems Engineer.



You will be responsible for supporting complex weapon programmes through the provision of specialist Electro-Optical design support. Depending on the programme this will vary from specification and assessment through to delivery and support.



The work is broad, multifaceted, varied and dynamically changing. You will work within a highly skilled and experienced team that will support you in delivering on commitments.



The successful applicant will join one of the project teams developing ground-breaking EO Seekers & Sensors for our complex weapons. You will be responsible for driving the technical direction of products to meet challenging customer requirements.



About you:

As the EO Seeker Systems Engineer you will need to be a well-rounded Systems Engineer with experience across the full lifecycle, including:



Requirements analysis, specifications and justification

System architecture design and modelling

System trade studies to inform design decisions

Technology maturation assessments and FMEA

Development of interface definitions

Systems proving, design assurance and certificationAdditionally, any of the following would be advantageous:



Knowledge of the physics and technologies involved in Electro-Optical systems

Practical application of systems engineering processes to develop complex products, defence/aerospace industry or high integrity systems experience ideal

Experience of model based engineering techniques, including SysML

Use of systems engineering tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Next, Rhapsody, etc)

Experience of managing engineering work packages to deliver value outcomes, including co-ordination of other engineering disciplines and subject matter experts

Managing stakeholders, including customers or suppliers

Application of Defence, Military or other aerospace standards and design assurance processes is useful

Experience of working in AGILE teams and applying AGILE frameworks beneficial.

Knowledge of missile related technologies such as imaging, sensors, guidance, navigation, propulsion, datalinks, energetics, etc

EO Seeker Systems Engineer

Bristol or Stevenage

£45000 - £55000

Permanent

 

Keywords – EO, Electro-optical, Seekers, Sensors. Systems Engineer, Weapons, Weapon Systems, Missile, Defence, Systems, Requirement, Requirements, Model, Modelling, MBSE, Simulation, Tools, Architecture, Trade studies.

 

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. 

 

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British . Applicants who meet this criteria may also be required to undergo security clearance vetting to SC level.

 

This is a permanent position