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From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.\nCyber Business\nOur Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.\nJob Description\nTo be responsible for and assure the implementation of ISO 15288 processes and practices across the Systems Engineering life cycle, for projects within Ultra Cyber. The Systems discipline is fundamental in defining and supporting our multi-discipline teams in the implementing a Systems Engineering approach, where the Systems discipline both enables and assures (add quality & value) the realisation of the stakeholder requirements, the production the required products and demonstrates compliance to the satisfaction of our customers.Responsible for / Key responsibilities\nRepresents the Systems discipline as a senior member/leads SE for the totality of the Systems assigned work packages and tasking to deliver obligations and commitments on time and budget.\nSupports the Engineering Project Lead (EPL) in delivering the engineering obligations of a project, to the agreed plans, budget and schedule. Accepts and delivers delegates leadership responsibilities applicable to the Systems assigned work packages and assurance tasks.\nIs responsible for all aspects of the development of technical solutions to large and complex engineering problems, following Systems Engineering processes, to ensure customer requirements are satisfied.\nDevelop Systems Engineering artefacts, as required, across the product development lifecycle, to result in a positive project outcome.\nResponsible for the contributing towards the design, development and delivery of the Systems Engineering artefacts for one or more projects to ensure high quality deliverables.\nProvide technical direction and exert technical influence across numerous project work packages, or projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, and implementation are selected.\nWork closely with the system, hardware, firmware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence.\nPlan, co-ordinate and present at internal and external design reviews, to senior management and customers, to ensure a successful event.\nLead, manages and reports on defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost.\nManage customers and external suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed processes and achievement of project objectives.\nEnsure and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.\nWork closely with other discipline lead/s, project management and engineering project leads to create proposals that drive down project costs and increase margin.\nEstimate time and effort required for systems activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.\nReviews and signs off significant technical documents; frequently supports chairs in technical reviews for significant deliverables.\nExplain technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties.\nManage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.\nActively supports and offers value add improvements to the Systems discipline to grow the overall capability as a whole.\nAs required supports recruitment, early careers development and STEM engagement.\nLeads others, in Systems and outside, to develop greater awareness and implementation of a systems approach and practices.\nDevelop to achieve a specific Subject Matter Expertise, recognised as the company expert, in a specific subject matter, such as a specific practice, tools, product type or technical area.\nAccepts Line Management duties, proactively leading and coaching reports, aid the creation of development plans and manages their execution, whilst measuring and supporting continuous improvement in others.\nQualifications / skills required\nEssential:\nDegree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have suitable Defence/Aerospace industry experience.\nSignificant experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V lifecycle, various development models and associated processes.\nSignificant experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant systems design.\nDemonstrable experience in implementing the full Systems Engineering lifecycle as per the applicable ISO/IEEE/IEC standards\nTechnical and Line management experience of a team of systems engineers\nExperience in writing high quality technical documentation and the formal technical review of such material.\nSubstantial knowledge of System Engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends.\nExperience of DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect and SysML.\nPrevious experience of hands-on development of either hardware, software or firmware development, particularly in an embedded environment.\nDesirable:\nINCOSE recognition ASEP or CSEP\nExperience working as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and developing new areas of expertise as and when required.\nNCSC security processes and familiar with deliver of associated security artefacts.\nRole requirements\nHas attained SC clearance\nAble to travel within UK\nClean driving license\nWilling and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance.\nNotice\nDue to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website.\nOur Benefits\nEvery employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:\nParticipation in an Annual Bonus Scheme\n\nPrivate Medical Cover\n\n25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days\n\nPension Contribution\n\n4 x Life Assurance Cover\n\nFlexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday\n\nFlexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more\n\nSecurity Clearance Allowance - where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance\n\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement\nAt Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. 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