Systems Engineer – Deep Strike Mission Planning - £60per hour INSIDE IR35 – 6 months (extension highly likely) - Hybrid – Bristol – 1 stage virtual interview – BPSS cleared – Sector: Defence & Aerospace

Yolk recruitment are recruiting for a systems engineer within the deep strike mission planning team of one of the UK’s foremost Defence & Aerospace companies.
This exciting role will focus on delivering a mission planning product for UK domestic customers.
The project is a multi-phase development focused on both hardware and software obsolescence as well as functional enhancements.

Responsibilities:

• Work within a cross-functional team spanning Systems, Software, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Simulation & Modelling and more.

• Conduct systems engineering activities within a contract with heavy end user involvement.

• Author key documents, both internal and for the Customer/End User.

• You will provide key inputs to requirements capture, design freezes

• Undertake system integration work and informal and formal testing.

• Produce verification/validation evidence and support the certification process, as well as system acceptance.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of System Engineering Process is essential with significant recent experience in a systems engineering role ideally across the full lifecycle.

• Experience in tools for Requirements Capture and Control (DOORS) and Configuration Management essential (use of RTC is highly beneficial)

• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a collaborative environment both physically and virtually is essential.

• Ability to author or contribute to technical reports and documentation are essential.

• General understanding of mission planning would be of benefit.

• Engineering degree or equivalent.