Navigation Systems Engineer

Job description

As the European number one in defence electronics and the world number two in defence radio communications, Thales is a leading name in the global defence and security markets. In addition to equipping over 40 naval forces across the globe, we have a proud 125-year heritage here in the UK. Today that is represented in our key role delivering the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier and our provision of advanced radio equipment to all of the Royal Navy's surface combatants.

Join us as a key member of the Systems Integration Team based at the Thales site in Manchester. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas.

Role Purpose

The Systems Engineering team at Cheadle Heath carry out Systems Engineering activities covering the full lifecycle for Submarine, Surface Ships and Airborne Sonar and Command and Control systems. A vacancy has arisen for a Systems Engineer to lead the Navigation Systems Integration activities, primarily within the growing Above-Water Systems (AWS) side of the business, on a new and exciting programme which concentrates on delivering a complete platform solution

Responsibilities

· The development and management of Requirements Specifications for the Subsystems level.
· Interfacing with the client, to define the content and format of test specifications.
· Interface specification definition
· Integration testing
· Defining of Test Specifications.
· Impact Analysis / Variation
· Compliance / Customer requirement resolution
· Interaction with key stakeholders.
· Provide technical specifications.
· Keep abreast of technical development both within and outside of the company.
· To assist Systems Engineering Group Manager to strengthen the engineering capabilities of the team.

Key Skills and Experience


Essential

· Demonstrable relevant systems engineering experience in relevant industry
· Strong analytical abilities with a methodical approach
· Systems interfacing and integration
· Complete platform delivery, i.e. platform-integration of equipment from various suppliers
· Knowledge of the complete system engineering lifecycle.
· Navigation Systems Integration
· Radar and navigation systems knowledge

Desirable

· Has a knowledge of Engineering Safety Management
· Sub-contract/supplier management
· DOORS practitioner
· System modelling skills (with either Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect or similar tool)Knowledge of maritime domain operations and/or products
· Knowledge of platform C2 systems
· Experience of platform-integration activities in dockyards or equivalent
· Experience of close-working relationships with Suppliers
· Involvement with integration, test and acceptance activities

Qualifications and Certification:


Essential

· Bachelor's Degree level, or equivalent, in engineering or relevant scientific discipline.

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· Open to any candidate who is able to provide proof of their identity, their employment history and their right to work in the UK during the recruitment process.
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