Principal Systems Engineer (EV)

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9 months ago

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We are currently looking for a Principal Systems Engineer (EV) for our client, a pioneer in high-speed zero-emission vessels and propulsion systems. The successful candidate will use their experience in Systems Engineering delivery to ensure that New Product satisfies demanding performance, safety and quality requirements.

The Principal Systems Engineer (EV) will:

Lead the development of and uphold core systems, engineering processes and capability within the business.
Maintain and interact with Systems Models, ensuring systems artifacts are generated, controlled and linked in a consistent manner across different projects.
Liaise with technical specialists, deliver the architectural design of Energy Solution products, to ensure robust system architecture which fulfils challenging stakeholder requirements.
Support the introduction of new technology and methods to the business where appropriate.
Produce and maintain tracible systems documentation such as User, Product and System Requirements Specifications.
Perform / co-ordinate analysis of system requirements and lead activities such as Use Case analysis, functional analysis, robustness and safety analysis.
The Principal Systems Engineer (EV) will have:

BSc /BEng degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering).
5+ years working in a Systems Engineering or Control Engineering function with experience in electrification / e-mobility technology.
Technical / domain specialism in electrification technologies, particularly Lithium-Ion Battery Systems, Battery Management Systems and EV Charging Systems.
Systems Engineering within robust development & process frameworks (INCOSE, ASPICE etc.)
Experience with application of Functional Safety and / or Cybersecurity.
Good report writing skills – clear, concise, and well structured.
Ability to relate well to others, and build co-operative and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to receive more information, simply submit a copy of your up-to-date CV online and we will be in touch shorty

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