Systems Engineer

Join our dynamic and growing Systems Engineering team based at the Chess Dynamics Office in Plymouth. You will be instrumental in the development, integration and testing of high-performance targeting and surveillance equipment for the Sea Eagle Naval Systems Products.

Our product portfolio ranges from low-TRL concept demonstrator systems with high levels of technical risk and a short development life cycle; to repeat orders of our hugely successful and proven suite of electro-optical surveillance and tracking systems.

You will be responsible for undertaking the Systems Engineering activities as part of one or more multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring from the systems perspective that mechanical, electrical and software design aspects are coherent and ultimately the system meets the customer need.

You will enjoy the challenges of system complexity and conflicting requirements and have a keen eye for detail. You will be given the opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of projects with significant levels of responsibility over project risks, cost, and schedule.

As a member of the Naval Systems Team, you will be required to work onboard Naval Platforms for the conduct of system Installation Inspections, commissioning and acceptance activities; which includes Setting To Work, Harbour and Sea Acceptance Trials with the customer/end user.  Sea Safety Training is mandatory as part of this requirement and will be provided and funded by Chess for the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Capture and management.
• Functional and Physical Systems Architecture Design and Definition.
• Functional, detailed design and safety analysis
• Strong contribution to programme risk mitigation
• Development of Engineering Management Plans (Safety Management, Test Integration & Acceptance, Technical Risk Management).
• Gathering of verification evidence for System Requirements.
• Creation of Procurement Specifications for sub-systems and components.
• Writing test specifications.
• Conducting Design reviews.
• Environmental Qualification Plans (EMC, Temperature, Shock & Vibration)
• Technical report writing

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Engineering or physical sciences.
• 1 to 3 years’ engineering experience, with first hand experience of Maritime/Naval Platforms desirable.
• Strong understanding of Systems engineering principles, with knowledge of the INCOSE handbook and best practices desirable.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge, between mechanical, electrical and software. A specialism is assumed, but sufficient knowledge of all three is required
• Proven communication skills
• Proficient in Report Writing.

Desirable 

• Involvement in Full Development Lifecycle of a product.
• Prior experience working as a Systems Engineer
• Experience in working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of requirements management tools (DOORS, Visure or R4J).
• Work package management in JIRA.
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams on projects with a high level of complexity.
• Experience working in the Maritime/Naval sector.
• Safety Management (MIL-STD 882E, DEF-STAN 00-56, ISO 12100:2010).
• Statutory Compliance (CE Marking).
• Camera Sensor Technology (InfraRed and visible spectrum, DRI performance).
• Fault-Tree and Failure Mode Analysis.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.