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Systems Engineer - System Lead

massweb

Pay
£50,000 – £80,000 a year
Where
Porton Down, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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  • Systems Engineer – System Lead – Porton Down (SP4) – Permanent – Full Time Salary: £45,000–£60,000 DOE 25 days' annual leave (inclusive of up to 3 days December shutdown) The option to buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical and Dental Insurance, with discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4x salary Multiple savings schemes Electric/Hybrid Car Leasing scheme Cycle to Work scheme Retail discounts Continuous Professional Development support Annual Wellness Allowance About the role Are you an experienced Systems Engineer or technical specialist with recent, hands-on experience of complex defence, aerospace or military aviation systems? Do you enjoy getting into the technical detail, analysing system performance and helping resolve complex engineering challenges? At MASS, you'll join our team and work directly on-site with our customer, Dstl, at Porton Down (SP4), 5 days a week, supporting a range of specialist Defensive Aids System (DAS) capabilities. In this role, you'll work broadly across three technical supplier areas: Infrared (IR) Threat Warning, Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) and the overall DAS Controller. Working alongside the Senior Leads responsible for each area, you'll provide technical support and deputise where required, helping maintain a detailed understanding of the systems, their performance, integration and technical challenges. This is a technically focused role, where your engineering knowledge, analytical skills and ability to interpret complex technical information will be key. You'll work closely with Dstl, MOD stakeholders, industry partners and platform integration teams, contributing to technical investigations, test and evaluation, assurance and informed decision-making. The role also involves some travel within the UK to liaise with stakeholders across MOD and industry. What you'll be doing You'll apply your systems engineering and technical analysis experience across a variety of activities, supporting the three capability areas and working closely with the relevant Senior Leads. Develop and maintain a sound technical understanding of the IR Threat Warning, DIRCM and DAS Controller capabilities, including their architectures, interfaces and performance. Support the Senior Leads across the three technical supplier areas, deputising where required. Review technical specifications, engineering documentation and test evidence, identifying issues, risks and areas requiring further investigation. Work with Dstl, industry suppliers and MOD stakeholders to understand technical developments, challenges and opportunities. Support platform integration activities, technical investigations and the resolution of engineering challenges. Contribute to laboratory testing, field trials, test and evaluation and technical assurance activities. Assess system performance against technical requirements and operational needs. Analyse technical and operational data, drawing conclusions and producing clear recommendations. Prepare technical reports, briefings and presentations to communicate findings and support decision-making. Capture technical knowledge and lessons learned to support effective knowledge sharing across the team. How you'll support us Your technical expertise and analytical approach will help MASS and Dstl understand system performance, identify potential risks and make informed decisions. You'll play an important part in supporting the development, integration and assurance of specialist defence capabilities. The invaluable experience you'll bring, to help us achieve more We're looking for someone with recent, hands-on technical experience of complex defence, aerospace or military aviation systems. You'll have the ability to investigate technical challenges, interpret complex information and apply your knowledge across different systems and capabilities. Essential experience Significant recent experience in systems engineering, systems integration, test and evaluation, technical analysis, assurance or a related technical discipline. Technical knowledge relevant to DAS, electronic warfare, defensive aids, threat warning, countermeasures or a closely related defence or aerospace capability. Demonstrable technical depth in at least one relevant area, such as systems engineering, test and evaluation, technical analysis, systems assurance, integration or performance assessment. A good understanding of the air domain, including platforms and threat systems. Experience working with complex defence, aerospace, military aviation or other high-technology systems. Understanding of system architectures, interfaces and integration challenges. Experience reviewing technical specifications, engineering documentation and/or test evidence. Experience supporting testing, trials, verification, validation, analysis or technical assurance activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and produce clear reports and recommendations. Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work alongside technical specialists and industry partners. Desirable experience Experience working with MOD or defence industry programmes. Experience supporting platform integration activities. Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes. Experience in operational analysis, performance assessment or technical risk management. Experience working across multiple technical systems or supplier environments. Security requirements As this role involves working on secure projects with Dstl, there are a couple of requirements we need you to meet: You must be a UK National and eligible to work in the UK. You must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance. Who is MASS? MASS is an independent technology company trusted by highly secure organisations to deliver advanced digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we bring extensive security expertise to organisations where protecting information and maintaining resilience are essential. We work closely with our customers, combining technical expertise with innovative thinking to deliver tailored, agile and resilient solutions. Our people are at the heart of what we do, bringing the skills and experience needed to help our customers navigate complex challenges and stay ready for digital transformation. Wellbeing is an important part of our culture. We want our people to feel supported and able to thrive, which is why we offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including mental health first aiders and access to our extensive Employee Assistance Programme. MASS is an equal opportunities employer. We value the different skills, experience and perspectives our people bring, and aim to create a friendly and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to make a real impact. Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!
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