Systems Proving Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Systems Proving Engineer to join the Integration and Systems Validation team in the naval based air defence domain. Contracts have been won and more are expected, so the team is growing and this is a good time to join.

This role covers the planning, running and reporting of trials, from laboratory-based integration trials through to harbour, sea and firing trials, working closely with the systems engineering and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the systems engineering and design teams to plan, generate and execute trials

Liaising with the systems engineering and design teams to make sure enough trials data is captured, and to investigate and resolve design issues

Producing trials documentation

Preparing, delivering and following up internal and external Trials Readiness Reviews

Carrying out post-trials data analysis and reporting

Conducting and/or supporting trials, including laboratory-based functional integration and system trials, ground-based trials, harbour and sea trials, and firing trials

Taking on lab management responsibilities, such as maintaining risk assessments, asset management, host audits and lab safety

Maintaining hardware and software configuration control

Travelling within the UK and possibly abroad, as the work requires

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience of MBSE tools, for example DOORS, Rhapsody or RTC

Experience of coding, especially Python (beneficial but not essential)

The ideal candidate must have:

Experience of working in at least one of these areas: system integration; design proving and trials; naval integration; missile test; interface design; system assessment and acceptance; design verification; electrical / mechanical construction and interfacing; electronic design / test; or network integration

The ability to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors, partners and suppliers, at both engineering and management levels

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Company bonus scheme, based on company performance

Strong employer pension contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Generous flexi leave allowance, with additional days available

Flexible working arrangements welcomed

Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support

Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare cash plan, with cash back on everyday costs such as optical and dental

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jack ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions