Airbus Defence and Space
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About the job
SECURITY CLEATRANCE:
Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process
What is your next change?
An opportunity to work as a Systems Engineer has arisen within the Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) team at Airbus Defence & Space, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
You will join our team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects.
This role will report directly to the Head of Systems Engineering, the full scope includes – The definition of system architecture for the upcoming tender opportunities for the UK MOD (Skynet Enduring Capability) and other Milsatcom programmes covering space, control, and ground segments. We see this as a fabulous opportunity to be involved with some diversified-looking, high-tech programs for the future.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
- The process of capturing and defining requirements involves taking stakeholder needs through preparation of sub-systems. This involves the ownership of traceability and verification.
- Define the architecture of the segment and associated sub-system through integrated Working Groups with Engineering Leads and Partners.
- Input for the technical proposal.
- Systems Engineering and project management inputs as required – to support planning, schedule, and cost activities.
- Inform stakeholders on progress and problem resolution.
ABOUT YOU
- Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and appropriate tools
- Working understanding of portfolios with respect to satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control,mission control, and network control
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, shares of net profit every year, contributory pension plan, Stock option scheme, car lease, free parking onsite, season ticket loan, tax-free technology plan, worker discount schemes and much more.
- Work/Life Balance: 37-hour week, flexible hours core working time with time off on Friday afternoons, hybrid working, up to 2 other sick days each monthly TOIL, buy and-sell holiday options.
- Career advancement opportunities: Individual development plans, Airbus Leadership University, with unlimited access to 10,000 online courses, internal promotions opportunities, including worldwide posts.
- Health and Wellbeing: These benefits include access to a Doctor online 24 hours, 7 days a week, support for mental health, an employee assistance program, discount family health / dental plans and eye testing, a cycle to work plan, interpreters, on-site cafes, yoga sessions or meditation in the lunch break.
- Family and Caring: Life assurance, Maid, Adoption, shared parental leave support, and Caregiver Maternity allowances.
The world is changing. We are changing. Sustainability is essential for our purpose in the fight against climate change (#ZEROe). A life spent cleaning up space is a life well spent.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Vast array of models used in the various European Space Agency phase A/B work, from MOE— via the REL-OT and REL-_IDS— to AES. Projects range from small acting micro- and nanosatellites to bigger options using wheatstone bridges for subsequent testing.
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