At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement Nuclear Hardening compliant systems for satellite communication installations.
- Company: Leading tech firm specialising in advanced satellite communication solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team making a difference in military communications technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical equipment installation and knowledge of Nuclear Hardening standards.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are recruiting a contractor for a Systems Engineer focused on Nuclear Hardening (NH) compliant ground system installation design at our client's Portsmouth site. This team is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include ground based installations of satellite control and communication equipment such as computer server systems, network infrastructure and transmission systems. The primary focus for this role at the Portsmouth site is for the design of equipment installations which are compliant with Nuclear Hardening standards within the ground based MilSatcom domain.
Responsibilities
- Support the Systems team in designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence.
- This support spans all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover.
Tasks and accountabilities
- Identify the stakeholder for the solution to be developed and capture their needs and expectations.
- Identify boundary of the solution to be developed.
- Elicit and validate requirements for NH whilst considering the complete system lifecycle.
- Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints).
- Identify mitigations to the NH requirements based on installation environment.
- Identify responses to the NH requirements based on evaluation of NH processes in the context of a military fixed ground installation.
- Produce NH analysis and mitigation plans as appropriate, including any relevant test plans.
- Lead the engagement with test houses to fully define the approach.
- Lead the engagement with customer stakeholders to fully agree the NH response.
- Lead modelling using appropriate systems engineering techniques.
- Lead analysis (e.g., performance).
- Perform trade-off analysis in order to select the best solution fulfilling the requirements.
- Validate architecture.
- Define and manage interface requirements.
- Lead verification of the implementation and its interfaces.
- Lead operational and in-service evaluation.
- Lead impact analysis of any design change request during the entire product lifecycle.
Key Skills / Proven Ability Essential
- Familiarity with NH standards – preferable.
- Knowledge of NH analysis, test specifications, test procedures, test setups, test data - preferable.
- Customer NH requirements analysis.
- System level NH design, development and solutions, including GFE environments and mitigations.
- NH Equipment selection.
- Practical experience of installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices - essential.
- Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference - essential.
- Electrical safety certification.
- Previous experience of generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with NH experience.
- Verification, Validation.
Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening in Portsmouth employer: Morson Edge
At our Portsmouth site, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and integrity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the nuclear hardening domain. Join us to be part of a team that not only supports your professional development but also contributes to vital national security initiatives.
