Principal Systems Engineer Aerospace

Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation design and consultancy support to clients across many industries including Aerospace Automotive Energy Built Environment and Chemical Process in the UK and internationally. As a part of our team you will play a central role in providing our clients with design support and verification services operational troubleshooting and technical safety assessments.

We are looking to recruit a Principal Systems Engineer to lead work on a range of projects across several different industries (aero defence energy and others) and to support the growth of our inhouse capability. This position will involve plenty of handson work coupled with the coaching and development of more junior team members. This position can be based at either our Derby Bristol or Wimborne offices.

Leadership coordination and support of Systems Engineering activities on a range of projects including

o Definition of the Systems Engineering approach and strategy to be followed on a given programme
o Requirements definition and management at system subsystem and equipment levels. Development and improvement of requirement specifications with crossfunctional teams
o Development of system architectures concepts and solutions including the application of a range of tools and techniques including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
o Development of systems engineering artifacts and activities (e.g. project plans analysis reports etc)
o Drafting of equipment specifications (e.g. pumps valves sensors etc)
o Checking and approval of a range of technical documents

Development of system certification plans and oversight of the associated activities. Generation of system verification documentation including design verification Plans and requirement verification modules

Leading engagement with Customers both as a Technical Expert and to develop/enhance customer relationships through collaboration with and reporting to Customer representatives. To include the tailoring and application of engineering initiatives best practices and quality processes; and contributing to Continuous Improvement

Management and resolution of problems/queries that arise from development and qualification activity

A Bachelors or Masters degree or PhD or in a relevant engineering science or applied mathematics discipline.
A good understanding of and extensive experience in the application of Systems Engineering principles and practices (e.g. requirements management functional analysis concept generation system design).
Handson experience across the system design lifecycle preferably within aerospace. Experience in systems integration (mechanical/electrical/software) would be beneficial
Good knowledge and experience of Aerospace certification standards (e.g. FAA EASA Parts 25 and 33 and processes (e.g. ARP 4754
Experience in the application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools would be an advantage.
Experience in the use of requirements management tools such as Jama Connect IBM DOORS or similar.
Have excellent project management and verbal/written communication skills
Ideally be a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) or actively working towards chartership status
Enjoy client and colleague interaction takes responsibility for delivery and wants the opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic engineering team.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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