Systems Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will contribute to the design, integration, and support of Laser Designation Pods for defense programs. You’ll work within an established team to analyze in-service issues, ensure airworthiness, and plan modifications that sustain operational capability. You’ll engage with international partners to secure and deliver on technical commitments and explore new opportunities in the Litening family. You will translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders and help shape bids and demonstrations that advance program awards.

Pay / Benefits

• Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• 25 days’ holiday with option to buy extra 5
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Pension Contribution

Responsibilities

• Analyze RAF in-service issues and develop solutions
• Manage safety and airworthiness to comply with regulations
• Collaborate with programme management to deliver on time, budget, and quality
• Liaise with international stakeholders (BAE Systems, Airbus, UK MoD, RAF, etc.) for UK Litening pods
• Identify and develop new business opportunities related to Litening pods
• Coordinate modifications to airborne/ground Laser Designation Pod equipment to control costs while preserving capability
• Support technical reporting with field service teams and programme management
• Prepare and support customer integrations, demonstrations, and flight trials
• Explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Generate and review technical proposals with cost and risk estimates for bids
• Manage information security per the security manual
• Other duties as required

Key requirements

• Willing and able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance
• Extensive experience in military avionics at the aircraft systems level
• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience and knowledge of airborne electro optic systems
• Extensive experience or qualifications related to aircraft systems safety
• Experience presenting to UK and overseas suppliers, customers, and end users

• Clear communication to non-technical audiences
• Stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Military avionics domain expertise
• Aircraft systems knowledge
• Airborne electro-optic (EO) systems

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