ABOUT THE ROLE
Our world is changing, and so is the mission to protect it. At Airbus, we pioneer for a safe and united world. That means developing cutting-edge sustainable aircraft, and it also means creating the technology that safeguards the sovereignty of nations and the digital space. Your work here defends what matters. So, what's your next mission?
Depending on you, the career progression for this role can be Company Expert or Chief Engineer
Are you passionate about Satellite communications? Love supporting the direction of technical approaches and technical challenges within projects? Enjoy supporting your colleagues and aspiring to be the “Go-To” person technical person within the team? Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)? Then we have the role for you!
As a Lead Systems Engineer you will be working on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) alongside a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects.
Reporting directly to the Head of Systems Engineering you will provide the system architecture definition for the pending tender opportunities with the UK MOD (Skynet Enduring Capability) and other Milsatcom programmes - covering the space, control and ground segments. This is a great opportunity to be part of diversified programmes that are looking at the future.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
Requirements capture and definition from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems; ownership of traceability and verification.
Working with Engineering Leads and Partners to define the segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups
Systems Engineering and project management inputs as required - to support planning, schedule and cost activities
Inform stakeholders on progress and problem resolution, alongside technical proposal inputs
ABOUT YOU
Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and appropriate tools
Working understanding of portfolios in terms of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, network control
Passionate about shaping the technology direction and helping colleagues to grow their technical knowledge
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
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Company
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Employment Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Chief Engineering & Architecture <JF-EN-EA>
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