At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge autonomous maritime systems with a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits, skill development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the exciting field of autonomous technology and maritime engineering.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or related STEM field; experience in complex engineering programmes.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Overview
We are seeking experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration and delivery of autonomous and uncrewed maritime systems.
Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will contribute throughout the engineering lifecycle from concept development through detailed design, manufacture, integration, commissioning, testing and acceptance.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality engineering designs and technical documentation.
- Develop system architectures and subsystem designs.
- Support systems engineering activities.
- Produce engineering calculations, analyses and technical reports.
- Participate in engineering design reviews.
- Support manufacturing, installation and integration activities.
- Resolve engineering issues during build and commissioning.
- Engage with customers and suppliers.
- Support technical proposals and business development activities.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related STEM discipline
Desired skills
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Membership of a relevant professional institution
- INCOSE certification or equivalent Systems Engineering accreditation
Experience
- Years of experience delivering complex maritime, defence or highly regulated engineering programmes.
- The successful candidate will be recognised as a technical authority capable of leading engineering delivery across complex multidisciplinary projects:
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- Excellent technical leadership
- Strong systems thinking
- Problem‑solving and analytical capability
- Stakeholder management
- Engineering judgement
- Technical report writing
- Risk management
- Ability to support multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience across several of the following:
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- Naval platform engineering
- Systems engineering
- Mechanical integration
- Electrical integration
- Marine systems
- Propulsion systems
- Autonomous and uncrewed vehicles
- Mission systems
- Payload integration
- Design for Manufacture (DfM)
- Build support
- CAD
- PLM
- MBSE
- Integration testing
- Harbour and Sea Acceptance Trials
- Experience supporting programmes involving:
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- USV
- UUV
- AUV
- ASV
- Naval vessels
- Marine engineering
- Shipbuilding
- Autonomous systems
What do I need before I apply
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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