Systems Engineer

The successful candidate will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering, will have prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a major programme involving accepting and integrating deliveries from suppliers. Using their experience in Systems Engineering, the successful candidate will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle, with specific focus on Model Based Systems Engineering.

Specific duties may include:

Technical and/or team leading of significant portion of engineering activity of assigned programme

Defining and leading the engineering life cycle and ensure that all Engineering tasks in the defined scope of work are delivered appropriately.

Working with operational stakeholders, technology suppliers and architects to define system of system level requirementsAllocation of requirements to lower-level services, conducting technical derivation analysis as requiredModelling of functional requirements and scenarios inside of MBSE and architectural framework approachesCapturing of non-functional requirements within DOORSManaging compliance assessments at systems of systems, system and lower-level systems & services levelsOverseeing development of lower-level designs corresponding to owned areas of the systemProducing detailed engineering artefacts such as:Detailed DesignsFailure modes analysisService Management DesignsDesigns for onboarding service applications onto virtualized infrastructuresCompliance ReportsSecurity, HF and Safety artefactsCapacity and Throughput analysisDelivering milestone technical reviews and the associated work product deliverablesDefining architectural solutions comprising multiple underpinning COTS and bespoke designs and driving the competitive selection of these technologiesCreation of on-boarding designsDefinition of user interfacesModelling operational, business and system behaviours within architectural viewsConducting cost/benefit/technical trade studies

Required Skills:

Strong experience with architecture modelling tools (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw Cameo)Strong experience with Architecture Modelling Frameworks and Languages (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF, SysML, Archimate)Success in working within large-scale, mission critical and complex integration programmes Ability to work with a number of stakeholders and suppliers, working across organizational boundaries as appropriateExperience of developing system behavioural diagrams, modelling interfaces and developing models to encapsulate functional requirementsDemonstrable successes within the System Engineering environmentExcellent customer facing skills, including being able to ingest large volumes of requirements and information developing clear understanding of customer hot-buttons and needsDemonstrable knowledge and cognisance of adjacent disciplines, including programme management, customer relationship management, supplier management and service managementIn-depth experience of conducting detailed systems engineering trade solutions to assess options & feasibility, and define optimal solutionsStrong knowledge of requirements and user scenario development in both text based and model-based approachesUnderstanding designing / delivering systems in a Virtualised EnvironmentExperience of working with Service Oriented Architectures

Desired Skills:

ITIL including Service Management Roles & ProcessesKnowledge of Air Traffic Management or other safety related systemsDemonstrable commitment to sharing ideas, technologies and best practicesExperience of service management, assurance and regulation requirements and how they apply across functional boundariesWillingness to offer fresh, innovative ideas and/or unconventional approachesAbility to deliver clear messages through dialogue, written work and formal presentation

What do we do for you?

We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.

Our reward scheme includes:

Contributory Pension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, childcare vouchers, and cycle to work scheme)

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that enhance your future.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range £60,100.00 - £90,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.