Junior Systems Engineer

Job description

Junior Systems Engineer

Would you like to work across numerous different systems? We currently have a vacancy for a Junior Systems Engineer at our site in Yeovil.

As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for helping to ensure the overall Physical, Electrical and environmental compliance of the delivered System, ensuring it meets both BAE Systems Product Safety mandates and the statutory requirements of the customer's base of operation.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to deliver systems at the operational level, whilst being responsible for the technical resolution of customer issues. You will also be required to work on customer sites, when required and other military platforms.

Your main responsibilities as a Junior Systems Engineer will involve:

Providing Systems Engineering support to the business development activities, including study/experimentation activities, system de-risking activities, interfacing with suppliers and interaction with prospective customers at a technical level

Assisting with the development and implementation of technical solutions that meet the customer requirements

Provision of realistic estimates for specified activities to the development lead

Accurately report on progress

Completing work to a high standard and to scope, quality and budget

Supporting System Integration activities

Supporting operational delivered systems

Assisting with the safe design of the system prior to delivery and for the preparation of information required by the Design Authority to support the Design Certification and Certificate of Design activities

Your skills and qualifications will Ideally Include as a Junior Systems Engineer:

A good Systems Engineering, hardware and software background.

Experience and knowledge of Communications technologies: IP networking (including network design), VOIP, network security, network management

A good understanding of designing equipment to meet stringent environmental requirements such as EMC and CE marking, Environmental etc

Understanding of Design Certification and Product Safety Processes

What we're looking for in you:

You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. You will have excellent innovation and problem solving skills.
You must be flexible and be prepared to work outside of normal office hours (if required) and off site working.

Location: Yeovil

Salary: £ 26,500.00

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems Air

BAE Systems Air brings together the company's international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.