Systems Engineer

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Information Technology
Location: New Malden - POST-LON, United Kingdom
Citizenship Required: United Kingdom Citizenship
Clearance Type: Security Check (SC)
Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Occasional/Part-Time Teleworking for this position
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

A key member of the Systems Engineering function, this role ensures programme work is delivered on time, budget and to the required scope through robust plans. The Defence Systems Engineering Team provides support across the three programme areas (Surface Ships, Submarines and Naval Services), helping drive the other functions through the Project Lifecycle from Customer needs to Validation (and closeout).

Key Responsibilities

Conduct/lead all systems engineering activities including requirements management, verification testing and design assurance.
Produce/review project technical documentation to project schedule.
Prepare for and successfully deliver key design reviews (PDR/CDR) in accordance with the Systems Engineering procedure and programme schedule.
Technical management of suppliers, ensuring requirements and design baselines are maintained.
Reviewing and challenging technical documentation received from Customer and suppliers.
Support/Lead reviews with the Customer and key suppliers.
Ensuring adequate integration with other engineering functions involved in the delivery of the programme (Hardware, Mechanical, Software, V&V, ILS, IA, Safety etc.).
Ensure all responsibilities are delivered in accordance with Company Standards of Conduct and contractual processes.
Have awareness of and comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements.
Carry out any other reasonable management request.

Management, Tracking & Reporting

Lead the team to deliver the planned outputs to time, cost and quality, prioritising work, resolving issues or escalating as necessary
Drive the decision-making processes for exceptional activities or circumstances and deviations
Support risk reviews, programme reviews and design reviews

Design, Development & Qualification

Drive industry best practice for engineering designing, development, integration, verification, validation and qualification
Ensure designs comply with approved management plans, using approved design methods, competent personnel, effective delivery systems and design processes
Engage effectively with the Governance Team on Programme constraints, challenges and changes
Ensure deliverables are appropriately reviewed and checked by competent persons via single discipline and inter-discipline checks

Review and Audit

Involve the Governance Team early enough to guarantee time for Programme Reviews
Conduct periodic self-assessment, review and audit of design standards, methods, competencies and processes & procedures in the quality system

General Operational / Team Leader duties

Attend departmental meetings as required
Remain compliant with all applicable Business Management / Command Media Processes and procedures
Support the functional lead in developing and growing a professional and engaged team
Understand and apply all policies, processes and procedures around people management, compliance and governance

Competency/Skill requirements

Adept at problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems
Good attention to detail
Organised, adept at workload management and prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines
Flexible and responsive to changing priorities
Proactive team worker, equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Good interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders and present relevant information clearly at all levels of the organisation
Fluent in written and spoken English
Strong customer focus
Engaging 'can do' attitude
Has well-developed influencing skills
Proficient user of MS office
Competent in PowerPoint (and face-to-face presentation delivery) able to present relevant information
Good technical writing skills

Person Specification

Essential qualifications / experience

Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering / technical subject (e.g. electrical engineering or similar).
Evidenced substantial experience in a Systems Engineering role
Knowledge of System Engineering models and techniques.
Able to work with people effectively at all levels, using well-developed influencing and interpersonal skills
Able to deal with internal and external customers in a professional way, both in person, over the phone and by email
Experience of systems requirements management, definition, design, integration, acceptance and analysis
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in requirements management
Team leadership or a strong aptitude for managing and developing people

Preferred qualifications/experience/knowledge

Relevant experience within defence, maritime, aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector
Knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS or similar), marine electronic equipment and/or the marine environment, maritime machinery and plant systems and control
Knowledge of Control Systems and experienced and/or knowledgeable with PLC, SCADA and related Operational Technology systems
Familiar with military environmental standards (e.g. DEF STAN 00-35, 59-411)
Knowledge and experience of safety critical systems (SIL 2 / 3) and IEC 61508 Safety Systems
Experience of conducting EMC/Vibration/Shock qualification testing with external test houses
INCOSE Associate/Certified Systems Engineering Professional certification
Chartered Engineer

Other requirements

Travel requirements: Occasional UK travel may be required to attend team/customer meetings and training activities
Looking for flexibility? Northrop Grumman offer a hybrid working environment, speak to us at application stage about what may be possible.
Clearance requirements: Post-holder must hold and maintain UK Government clearances where required

Northrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.