Systems Engineer in Southampton

Location: Whiteley/Hybrid/Occasional travel to site will be required.

Clearance Requirements: Current SC clearance, or the ability to gain SC clearance.

We are recruiting a systems engineer to support the development of an ATM system. This is an opportunity to work on an exciting programme delivering critical services and infrastructure key to the future of UK Air Traffic Management. The successful candidate does not need to be familiar with ATM (although it would be an advantage) as on-the-job training will be provided as required.

Typical Duties:

• Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), product architects and product requirements to define low level/software requirements (e.g. requirements gathering, requirements analysis, requirements workshops, etc.)
• Conducting functional and technical analysis, as required, to shape the system design.
• Producing detailed engineering artefacts such as: Engineering Plans and Processes Documents, System Element Descriptions, Control and Monitoring Design Documents, Interface Design Documents (IDDs), Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Safety artefacts associated with ED109A.
• Preparing operational instructions/training material for the software application and/or supporting tools.
• Assisting with the definition of overarching product concepts and software architecture.
• Assisting the investigation of problems identified during test and operations, including problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Reviewing test artefacts such as test cases and test procedures.
• Applying the appropriate standards, processes and principles in their daily activities.
• Assisting with impact assessments for product releases or change requests in the pipeline.

Required Skills:

• Experience of requirements management and associated software (e.g. DOORS).
• Experience of systems architecture within a real-time and/or safety-related system and/or mission critical environment.
• Experience of the complete system life cycle from problem definition through to deployment.
• Experience of the ability to work as part of a Multi-functional product team (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Test, Engineering Management).
• Enthusiastic self-starter with good attention to detail and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication through the use of e-mail, presentations and reports.
• Understanding of various development methodologies.
• Ability to work with due attention to schedule and cost constraints.

Desired Skills:

• Experience of Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira, Crucible, Confluence).
• Experience of working with external stakeholders and suppliers, working across organisational boundaries as appropriate.
• Knowledge of Air Traffic Management within the UK.
• Knowledge of systems/software design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller).
• Knowledge of Control and Monitoring technologies (e.g. SNMP v2c, SNMP v3).

Who We Are: Leidos UK & Europe work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

• Purpose: You can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
• Collaboration: Having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
• People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and career development plans that enhance your future.