Principal Engineer - Maritime (Modelling and Simulation)
Principal Engineer - Maritime (Modelling and Simulation)
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Job Description
Hybrid Full Time Travel Required
Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom Ireland Norway Singapore Australia and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care big enough to matter we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.
What makes Nova Systems truly unique is our people its where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge collaborate and innovate. At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.
Our Vision - Smart People. Solving Complex Challenges. Making our world safe and secure.
The Role
As one of our Principal Engineers you are responsible for delivering the engineering coherence in support of Modelling and Simulation (M&S) projects that are currently being delivered by Nova. The work will include translating the user requirements to engineering designs that can be delivered by software / hardware engineers. Then monitoring the delivery of engineering aspects to check for quality and timeliness of delivery. The work will also require getting involved in the development of the M&S products across the development lifecycle.
You will need to be prepared (depending on your home location) to travel to Nova sites across the United Kingdom and customer locations. We operate a hybrid working policy but due to the nature of our clients there will be a need to undertake work onsite at their offices.
Key Accountabilities
- Translate user requirements to engineering designs.
- Provide oversight of the development of M&S capabilities ensuring they are delivered on time and to quality.
- Comfortable working with software engineers and data analysts solving complex technical issues.
- Comfortable explaining M&S capabilities to non-technical audiences (including military operators).
- Proactive engagement across the team to resolve issues as they occur.
- Supporting other team members through the engineering lifecycle.
- Leading the technical delivery of customer demonstrations / presentations.
Key Capabilities
- Understanding of and leading teams through the engineering lifecycle
- Knowledge of software development approaches
- Testing and acceptance of software/hardware
- Generating user stories for engineering delivery
- Use of engineering tools such as task management (i.e. Jira)
- Generation of minimum viable products
- Federating simulation systems
Essential Skills and Experience
- Defence Modelling & Simulation
- Maritime Domain Experience including:
- RN Combat Management Systems preferably with Design Authority experience.
- Tactical Data Links and communications systems
- Leading engineering teams
- Translating user requirements to engineering artifacts
- Technical demonstrations and presentations
- Rapid Concepting / Prototyping
- Data Analytics
- UK Citizenship (We cannot accept dual passport holders)
- Ability to get SCas a minimum
Whats in it for you
Up to 8.5% matched contributory pension
3000 Annual Personal and Professional Development Allowance
300 towards Professional Membership Subscriptions
Study Leave - 5 days/yr
25 days of Annual Leave per year plus bank holidays
Flexible working conditions
Great discounts at leading retailers
Enhanced Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
An inclusive and supportive culture
Reward & Recognition Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Interested Upload an up-to-date CV. Any questions reach out to the Talent Team
We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role description and we are committed to equal opportunity equal treatment and respect for every individual.
At Nova Systems International we are proud supporters of theArmed Forces Covenant. We recognize the value that serving personnel reservists veterans and military families bring to our business.
We offer and value flexible working and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively support the wellbeing of our team. If you have special access requirements please do let us know.
AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE Whilst we appreciate the knowledge and support you could bring to this campaign we do NOT require any agency assistance. Any unsolicited CVs received will be considered a gift
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
