Lead Systems Engineer – FCAS

Lead Systems Engineer

Ref.
002905
Location:
United Kingdom, England, Southampton
The Opportunity
Leonardo is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to work on the Future Combat Air System (Part of the tempest programme) project focussing on the defining of an Integrated Communication System (ICS).
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
The role will be looking to work as part of an energetic and dynamic team on scoping the model for the ICS and across a series of sprints, maturing each element of the design. As Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to take part in laying the foundations of future airborne defence communications.
This project is at an early stage in its lifecycle, so requires someone who is comfortable to start defining a system from the very first principles and understands the full engineering life cycle. A Model Based Systems Engineering Approach is being used and Cameo is the tool that is being used to capture this, interfacing to Doors where the requirements are being stored.
The project uses an Agile methodology with each Sprint focusing on a specific ICS capability.
This role will provide unique exposure to a variety of communications products and subject-matter experts, as well as the ability to interact directly with the user community to understand their operational needs and directly apply this knowledge to product capability enhancements.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite
Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
Network groups : To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
o Carers (employees caring for families or friends)
o Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
o Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
o Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
o We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
Training : Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses
Continuous Learning : You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring
Investors in People : We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold Award
Employee Assistance Programme : Providing free and confidential mental health support
Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 8 flexi days
What you will do
You will be responsible for supporting each of the sprints, taking on a range of tasks relating to developing the model for the ICS and associated requirements.
Definition and development of the CONEMP and CONOPS for the Communication System as well providing support to the overall system Operational Analysis
Definition and development of complex performance models to support the Communication System Operational Analysis
Identification of cutting edge and future technologies and the definition of Airborne Communication Systems roadmaps
Provide Comms System architectural technical expertise in design reviews and other forums
Provide a point of contact to the customer and other stakeholders regarding the overall Comms System architecture
Conducting system ICS trades
Responsible for the overall interface with the internal customers for the airborne Comms System.
Interfacing with other line of business to ensure that the Airborne Communication System is integrated to meet the overall needs of the TEMPEST programme.
Offer support and assistance into all areas of the Future Combat Aircraft Communication programme, as required.
Security Clearance
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What we are looking for
You really must have:

• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering/Scientific discipline or similar experience
• Significant Systems Engineering practitioner capability across the entire lifecycle, particularly early stage concept thinking. Strong understanding of model based design
• A proactive attitude
• Enthusiasm to take on new challenges
• Ability to develop close relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to understand, interpret, and (where appropriate) influence, current and future user needs and requirements.
• Ability to define and develop requirements in an uncertain domain
• Ability to research and evaluate potential methods of implementation and create reports to capture the benefits and drawbacks of each option and to create technical documentation of system solution.
• Capable of scoping the engineering stages for the full lifecycle of a product
• Ideally you would have experience of the following:
• Communication system analysis/modelling/simulation tools
• Development of military and/or commercial communication systems
• Communication systems implementation, including knowledge of wave-forms, architectures, and protocols.
• Development of a communication product through design, integration, verification, validation and certification
• Integration and balancing of complex airframe Electromagnetic requirements across a programme