Systems Engineer – Land Communications in Reading

Location – Reading (Hybrid 3-4 days onsite)

We have a unique opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join the team based in either Reading or Crawley and be responsible for the discharge of work packages on key projects within our Land Communications Portfolio. The role will involve all aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle including Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification. This role is full time and based primarily on site, with an expectation of a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. There may also be a requirement to travel to various UK Customer and supplier sites.

• Take responsibility for the discharge of IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification) engineering activities to time, quality and cost.
• Provide support to the planning and definition of the IVVQ processes and practices.
• Conduct technical investigations into both system and equipment level anomalies, liaising with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers as required.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of the design and production baselines for assigned Sub-Systems and/or Equipment under Test.

• Ability to work as part of a highly motivated and fast-paced team in support of the overall objectives of the programme.
• IVVQ work package planning (planning, defining and estimating IVVQ resources and activities; managing these to plan and budget).
• Able to present clearly and confidently to internal & external stakeholders.
• Experience of Systems Engineering lifecycle activities, specifically requirements definition and the later IVVQ phases.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Thales Chorus 2.0 lifecycle and associated tools and processes (or equivalent).
• Experience of developing test scripts against acceptance criteria together with the associated traceability back to the requirements.
• Practical experience of conducting reviews e.g. Configuration Audits, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Technical Qualification Reviews (TQRs), Final Qualification Reviews (FQRs) (or equivalent).
• Practical experience of hands‑on equipment and system level testing with associated accurate and effective reporting and defect logging.
• Experience of regression testing and defect rectification liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Good understanding of RF communications systems.

• Annual performance bonus 8-10%
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• Stock option opportunities
• Generous training budget and allowance to attend conferences/workshops.
• 28 days base holiday (27 days + 1 company holiday in conjunction with Xmas bank holidays)
• Permanent Health Insurance, Critical Illness insurance (optional)
• Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Healthcare Cash Plan
• Extensive private healthcare plans, gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to Work, Travel Insurance, Holiday Purchase
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave.
• Life insurance; x times of base annual salary
• Discounts on major retail outlets
• Hybrid work
• Flexible hours (37 hrs a week) + Friday half day

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