System Design Authority - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - BAE Systems
Description
Job Title:
System Design Authority
Location:
Portsmouth Broad Oak, we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
£63, ,000 depending on skills & experiences plus executive benefits
Put yourself into a dynamic Systems Design Authority role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry.
You will be the technical lead delivering a complex state of the art integrated torpedo system into the future underwater battle space, aligned with the UK defence and export strategic objectives.
Assuming responsibility for the Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo Product Roadmap and IP Framework, coordinating with in-house Technology Roadmaps to preserve the system's competitive advantage internationally will be how you leave your mark in this role.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing technical insight and taking ownership of system requirements, operational performance, and weapon behaviours
- Leading system definition to deployed operation, ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, security, regulatory, and legislative requirements
- Driving product enhancement requirements and influencing obsolescence resolution, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders
- Collaborating with Sector Technologists to understand customer priorities and anticipate future technology developments
- Developing and overseeing relevant Product Plans, incorporating necessary technologies and solutions
- Leading internal and external technical reviews for product system design and associated supporting systems, directly liaising with and influencing customer stakeholders
- Collaborating with the broader business to share information and experiences
- Serving as the technical lead, actively participating in businesswinning and bid management activities
Your skills and experiences:
Seeking a seasoned professional with:
- Strong background in System Engineering and complex product management
- Experience working with stakeholders and proven track record in future product development
- Leadership skills and ability to take ownership of customer requirements for system design
- Experience of delivering operational systems
- Higher education degree (or equivalent) in a STEM field
Expertise in:
- Systems Engineering principles and approaches
- Relevant standards such as ISO 15288
Experience in:
- Leading largescale complex system designs
- Complete Engineering Lifecycle, including different lifecycle models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)
- Requirements management using contemporary tools (e.g. IBM DOORS Next)
- Underwater weapons systems, which would be useful
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Sting Ray team:
In your capacity as the System Design Authority, you will use your in-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering to tackle challenging engineering problems with products and systems, guaranteeing the Sting Ray Weapon System's continuous efficacy and safety.
You will be supported in growing your knowledge across contemporary and emerging fields such as Model Based Engineering (MBE and MBSE), Digital Thread, Digital Twins, Future Air Dominance solutions and Underwater Battlespace solutions.
Working together with both internal and external stakeholders, such as the British and Norwegian Armed Forces, and the UK Ministry of Defence, to guarantee alignment and engagement while promoting product improvements, such as technology upgrades and obsolescence resolution, to extend the life of the weapon system.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference.
You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.
Closing Date: 6th May 2024
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