Principal Systems Engineer - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - Ultra

Ultra Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago

Full time

Description

The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

The Project/Systems Engineering function in Ultra provides expertise to all projects through the bid and full development lifecycle. It ensures that both project and statutory requirements are suitably met and works to improve the effectiveness of the systems engineering approach within the company. It is responsible for the system requirements, the resulting architecture, the design and integration of the solution. It is responsible for ensuring we design to cost and design for manufacture , whilst also shaping the capabilities needed to support through life of our delivered products/services.
A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making reasoned independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member, to escalate more complex challenges and opportunities. This role is expected to act independently with minimal guidance, and may mentor project managers/early careers.

Responsible for / Key responsibilities

Represents the Systems discipline as a senior member/leads SE for the totality of the Systems assigned work packages and tasking to deliver obligations and commitments on time and budget.
Supports the Engineering Project Lead (EPL) in delivering the engineering obligations of a project, to the agreed plans, budget and schedule. Accepts and delivers delegates EPL responsibilities applicable to the Systems assigned work packages.
Is responsible for all aspects of the development of technical solutions to large and complex engineering problems, following Systems Engineering processes, to ensure customer requirements are satisfied.
Develop Systems Engineering artefacts, as required, across the product development lifecycle, to result in a positive project outcome.
Responsible for the contributing towards the design, development and delivery of the Systems Engineering artefacts for one or more projects to ensure high quality deliverables.
Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across numerous project work packages, or projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, and implementation are selected.
Work closely with the system, hardware, firmware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence.
Plan, co-ordinate and present at internal and external design reviews, to senior management and customers, to ensure a successful event.
Lead, manages and reports on defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost.
Manage customers and external suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed processes and achievement of project objectives.
Ensure and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.
Work closely with other discipline lead/s, project management and engineering project leads to create proposals that drive down project costs and increase margin.
Estimate time and effort required for systems activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.
Reviews and signs off significant technical documents; frequently supports chairs in technical reviews for significant deliverables.
Explain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.
Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.
Actively supports and offers value add improvements to the Systems discipline to grow the overall capability as a whole.
As required supports recruitment, early careers development and STEM engagement.
Leads others, in Systems and outside, to develop greater awareness and implementation of a systems approach and practices.
Develop to achieve a specific Subject Matter Expertise, recognised as the company expert, in a specific subject matter, such as a specific practice, tools, product type or technical area.
Accepts Line Management duties, proactively leading and coaching reports, aid the creation of development plans and manages their execution, whilst measuring and supporting continuous improvement in others.

Role requirements

Essential:
- Has or gains and then maintain, SC security clearance
Desirable:
- Willing and eligible to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance

Qualifications / skills required

Essential:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have suitable Defence/Aerospace industry experience.
Significant experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V-Model and associated processes/lifecycles.
Significant experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant systems design.
Technical and LIne management experience of a team of systems engineers
Experience in writing high quality technical documentation and the formal technical review of such material.
Substantial knowledge of System Engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends.
Experience of DOORS, UML, SEBoK, Enterprise Architect and SysML.
Experience of hands-on development of either hardware, software or firmware development, particularly in an embedded environment.

Desirable:

INCOSE recognition ASEP or CSEP
Experience working as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and developing new areas of expertise as and when required.

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

Annual Bonus
Private Medical Cover
25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
Pension Contribution
4 x Life Assurance Cover
Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

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