Senior System Analyst

Job Description

• Provide technical oversight on a given project
• Estimate, plan, schedule, and execute systems engineering activities
• Elicit, clarify, define and develop and manage system requirements
• Develop and manage the system requirements
• Allocate system requirements to subsystem and oversee development/refinement of lower-level requirements
• Define operational concepts
• Perform analyses and trade studies as necessary to aid in the selection of system concepts.
• Integrate specialty engineering disciplines into a project team .
• Direct a project team to define and document the system architecture and design .
• Influence hardware and software designs to ensure compliance with requirements and system design.
• May act as a Technical Design Authority (TDA) on a project or product
• Perform hardware/software integration planning and oversee activities .
• Perform system level test planning and oversee test implementation .
• Interface with both internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to engineering, program management, quality, finance, business development, services, sub-contractors, end users and customers.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to coordinate and integrate system elements and interfaces to enable integrated teams and project cohesion.
• Perform technical risk management activities .
• Support project risk management activities
• Support and co-ordinate the work of systems engineers as directed by principal systems engineer lead.
• Lead engineering activities for development of new business proposals, and preparation of associated cost rationale for change/new business of up to large scope, cost and risk.
• Monitor, mentor, and train less experienced systems engineers

Job Requirements

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Essential:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a software driven technology environment
• 5 years of experience working with engineering projects involving complex systems
• 5 years directing teams on system definition
• Formal Systems Engineering/Solution Architecture experience
• Experience at a team level in development or technology integration teams
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycles using both Waterfall and Agile approaches
• Aware of software development best practice and able to apply standards and procedures effectively
• Familiarity with expressing system designs using UML and sysML
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and relevant Health and Safety legislative requirements
• Experience of working in a formal project structure following ISO 9001 processes
• Extensive level of awareness of budget, schedule and quality in relation to project deliverables from a technical planning and execution perspective
• Project co-ordination experience Desirable:
• Knowledge of data modeling and system design using formal notations
• Knowledge of embedded devices and technology, and engineered IT system solutions
• Project planning experience  Ticketing and automated fare collection, or similar applications involving large networks of unattended/passenger operated devices
• Knowledge of embedded devices and technology, and engineered IT system solutions.
• Experience with Enterprise Architect for systems modelling
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS for requirements management.
• Familiar with software and systems engineering standards ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, 42010, 29148 Personal Qualities
• Willingness to learn with an open mind
• Ability to pick up new skills quickly and effectively and grasp complexity.
• Possesses a methodical and structured approach to the definition of problems and solutions.
• High-level problem-solving skills and systems thinking, able to explain and work through complex problems with teams, project managers and the Customer.
• Self-motivated and proactive with an ability to work autonomously but also able to work in highly performing integrated Engineering team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence a team members and peers.  Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships and liaise effectively with project teams, project managers and the Customer.  Commercially aware and able to protect Cubic’s business interests while striving to deliver superior products and services
• Quick to build relationships with customers and colleagues and earn their respect through sound judgement and a positive attitude.
• High level of ethical behavior.
• Ability to occasionally travel both intrastate and overseas .
• Able to work well under pressure in a variety of situations and deliver on commitments on time and on schedule