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Systems Engineer

RC FornaxChertsey, England, United Kingdom

15 days ago

Job type

Part-time

Job description

RC Fornax is seeking a range of experienced Systems Engineers to join our leading defence client. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to expand their skills and expertise within a dynamic and growing organisation.

Are you ready to take on exciting technical challenges, work across the full engineering lifecycle, and be part of a team that designs cutting-edge systems and products? We’re looking for a Systems Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

As a valued member of our engineering team, you will :

Carry out design activities across equipment, system, and software levels.
Ensure technical requirements are met from initial design to customer acceptance.
Develop and review project documentation including test plans, specifications, and procedures.
Conduct system testing and qualification activities throughout project phases.
Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities.
Contribute to customer-facing design reviews and acceptance events, both on-site and off-site.
Support the safety, reliability, and long-term maintenance of products.
Collaborate on technical proposals to support business development.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
Contribute to internal R&D initiatives, enhancing quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Essential Skills :

Full UK driving licence.

Track record of delivering complex system design, implementation, test and integration in the Defence (or similar, highly regulated) domain.

Experience of full system lifecycle, design, development, testing, integration and acceptance.

The ability to analyse and specify system acceptance requirements.

Understanding of network technologies.

Appreciation of complex electronics and firmware design principles.

Strong technical knowledge of military-grade COTS communication and sensor systems.

Desirable Skills :

Experience of agile or spiral development lifecycles.

Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering.

Experience of Windows and Linux Operating Systems.

Appreciation of modern software design techniques and languages (e.g. C++, Java, C#) (desirable).

Perks / Package :

They have a number of opportunities for Systems Engineers with different levels of experience :

Full engineering lifecycle with optional career path : Choose the direction of your career

Paid overtime or time off in lieu : Gain up to 24 additional paid days off per year or boost your salary with an authorised single-time overtime

Role-specific allowances : Subject to individual projects and roles.

Holiday entitlement : 24 days per annum, plus public holidays. These are pro rata for part-time roles. A Christmas closedown occurs for most roles from 24th December – 2nd January, utilising your holiday entitlement.

Pension scheme : 14% total pension made up of 7% contribution from the Employer, matched with 7% from the employee

Private medical care : Access a network of 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide

Training and upskilling : We are committed to your continuous personal and professional development meaning that you have the opportunity to gain additional skills and qualifications

Monthly Payment Schemes : Save money on a new bicycle and cycling accessories and get fit too!

Working pattern :

Flexible working, 5 days on site per week. They operate around the core working hours of 09 : 30-12 : 00 & 14 : 00-16 : 00.

Available Locations :

Portland (Near Weymouth) or Chertsey (West London)

Due to the nature of this projects, successful Systems Engineer must have the ability to obtain SC and / or DV Clearence and be sole British national.

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System Engineer • Chertsey, England, United Kingdom