Systems Engineer

Job description

Systems Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space Hawthorn

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for a Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Hawthorn, Wiltshire.

The successful candidate will form part of the Systems Engineering team.

The team are responsible for the provision of support to project delivery and installation of services across all Airbus Defence and Space
owned sites and at customer sites (as applicable), support for the provision of Network Management Systems and Fault
Management System infrastructure implementation. This role also provides service design and implementation advice to the
support teams. The Systems Engineer will typically engage at the preparation for CDR stage of the project.
Primary Duties:

¤ Network design support to the design lifecycle (PDR, CDR & FsDR)
¤ Diagnostic support to faults and security alerts on our firewalls
¤ Patching and anti-virus updates and upgrades to our firewalls keeping them up to date and 'safe'.
¤ Creation and maintenance of a lab facility enabling design and diagnostic support to the business.

The successful candidate will need to be eligible to gain UK DV Security Clearance to undertake the role.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

¤ Liaison with customer, SDA and project manager to capture all user and system requirements in order to define the service
requirements specification.
¤ Create full system design extrapolating from PDR design documents, including the creation of system concept model (if
applicable) and all relevant documentation.
¤ Implement & test the service (including provision of oversight for installation activities). Systems engineers are expected to
support installation at any of our customer's sites. As a result overseas travel is to be expected.
¤ Development and ownership of Design documentation required for CDR and FsDR, including detailed design document,
dialling plans etc.
¤ Liaising with relevant Network Management Service teams to produce a suitable fault management solution, and or billing
solutions as appropriate.
¤ Lead the VV&T stage of the project coordinating support from other groups as necessary
¤ Provide support for the service transition into operations, from FsDR to Phase 6, ensuring that suitable handovers are provided
to relevant operational staff.
¤ Supporting Incident Management escalations providing diagnosis and recommendations.

Travel is expected to the Ground Station installations on a frequent basis. As part of the role there will also be a requirement to
travel to customer installations overseas.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
¤Must be CCNP Qualified or equivalent
¤ Must have demonstrable knowledge of, IP, VOIP and MPLS systems.
¤ IP competent to professional level
¤ Knowledge of satellite communications systems.
¤ Knowledge and use of encryption devices including DCAP, Mini Catapan and Ectocrypt.
¤ Knowledge of serial communication protocols.
¤ Knowledge of test methods for the above mentioned technologies.
¤ Good report writing and general communication skills.
¤ Must be analytical and able to diagnose and recommend problem resolution.