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Systems Engineer - Integration

Would you like to be part of an exciting and busy team working with cutting edge technology within the Deployed Networks arena, shaping the future Deployed Networks capability for the Export Markets? We currently have a vacancy for a Systems Engineer – Integration, at our site in Christchurch, reporting to the appropriate Team Leader, Engineering Project Manager or Project Design Authority as applicable.

As a Systems Engineer - Integration, you will be involved with estimation of development activities, design of technical solutions, implementation or subcontract of proposed solution's and the testing involved in verifying them. You will also be required to help in diagnosing and solving customer reported issues.

As part of the development team you will work closely with your team members and support the development, test, and Support Leads in the daily activities.

Your main responsibilities as a Systems Engineer - Integration will involve:

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.

Provision of information to the Project Safety Engineers, pertinent to your area of work, to enable them to complete the Safety Assessment of the delivered system.

Assist with estimating task duration in hours for specified activities to the development lead.

Assist in the development and implementation of technical designs that meet the product manager's requirements.

Assist in the development of the systems solutions in line with the customer requirements.

Accurately report on progress with your given tasks.

Complete work to a high standard and within estimates provided.

Support System Integration activities, which take place at Christchurch and other sites in both the UK and overseas.

Your skills and qualifications:

· You must hold a minimum of an HND in a technical subject, preferably IT, or equivalent professional qualification and certification, or experience to off-set
· Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the systems development lifecycle, from design through to test is essential
· A working knowledge of the development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation acceptance testing), and development tools (e.g. Drawing Tools and defect reporting systems) is essential
· Knowledge of product safety as pertaining to hardware/ systems and an appreciation of the overarching product safety requirements/ implications of delivering systems to operational customers

An understanding in some of the following areas is desirable:

· Experience of integrating commercial networking equipment and systems including CISCO and Vocality
· 4G LTE Systems
· Cisco Certification / CCNA / CCNP / Voice / Security
· VOIP
· 3G / MANET / WiMAX / WiGIG technologies
· Knowledge of VM systems
· Military and Civil Radios and Communications systems, including Sat Comms
· Knowledge of Defence Standards (Def-Stans)
· Knowledge of the MOOD, DOORS and System Architect tools

What we're looking for in you:

You will work well within in a team and have the ability to communicate to people at all levels. You will have excellent innovation and problem solving skills as well as a technical mind-set. Ideally you will be prepared to travel both UK and abroad, with a willingness to self-develop across the different technical areas.

Salary: £26k+

Location: Christchurch

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.

Military Air & Information

The Military Air & Information (MAI) business has been structured to create a focused business, designed to meet the current and future requirements of our customers. The MAI business 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.

MAI 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. MAI recognises training as a key enabler to deliver military capability, bringing together experience in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions to military customers around the world. This is a powerful combination.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to give real advantage to our customers worldwide. Trusted to deliver - always.

BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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