Systems Proving Engineer - ISV Naval Based Air Defence

We are working with a leading defence organisation looking to recruit Systems Proving Engineers to join its Integration and Systems Validation team. The roles will support naval-based air defence programmes, with responsibility for planning and conducting trials, validating system performance and investigating technical issues across a range of testing environments.

Typical responsibilities include

Planning, generating and executing trials in collaboration with Systems Engineering and Design teams

Producing trials documentation and preparing for internal and external Trials Readiness Reviews

Analysing trials data, investigating design issues and producing technical reports

Supporting laboratory, ground-based, harbour, sea and firing trials, including trials conducted overseas

Maintaining laboratory safety, risk assessments, asset management and hardware and software configuration control

The ideal candidate will have

Experience in at least one relevant area, such as systems integration, design proving, missile testing, design verification or system acceptance

Experience working with engineering teams to plan, conduct and analyse testing activities

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, suppliers and partners at engineering and management levels

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody or RTC would be beneficial

Coding experience, particularly Python, would be advantageous

The role involves working on-site 4-5 days per week, with opportunities for travel within the UK and internationally to support trials.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Company bonus scheme, based on company performance

Strong employer pension contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Generous flexi leave allowance, with additional days available

Flexible working arrangements welcomed

Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support

Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship without limitations, or Dual Nationality inclusive of British Citizenship, will be considered. Successful candidates will also be required to complete the relevant security screening.

Please apply via the advert or contact Jamie at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

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