Lead Systems Engineer

Rochester
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Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable

Key Responsibilities:

Providing guidance to less experienced engineers, supporting team members well being and career development
Collaborating to uncover technical solutions and sharing recommendations
Contributing to strategic project aspects and facilitating the implementation of initiatives
Understanding scope, size and time phasing of packages of work, how these contribute to project success
Understanding the team size and skill set required, giving regular status and recommendations on resourcing requirements to the project and functional engineering manager
Understanding and enabling dependencies or facilities required across the team
Supporting the business by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for ongoing projects

Required Skillset:

Experience in the systems engineering domain and product lifecycle
Familiarity with system engineering tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink
Experience leading a team and making decisions from either a technical or managerial aspect
A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics
Experience leading and managing a system engineering team in relevant product markets
Experience in integration, test, and/or verification of real-time and/or safety-related systems
An understanding of information assurance, cybersecurity and environmental impact aspects relating to real-time embedded engineering products
Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

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