Mission Planning and Control Systems Engineer

NegotiableStevenage, England Permanent Our client is seeking a Mission Planning and Control Systems Engineer to join a dynamic Defence and Security team delivering mission planning products for domestic and international customers.

This permanent role will support a range of missile mission sets, including one-way effectors, tactical strike weapons and deep-strike weapon systems, while working closely with international teams, industry partners and the Ministry of Defence.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting mission planning products throughout the complete systems engineering lifecycleContributing to requirements definition, capture, management and flow-down activitiesDeveloping control systems solutions and supporting design generation, verification and certificationWorking with international engineering teams and subject matter experts to understand system principlesAuthoring technical documentation for internal stakeholders and end usersParticipating in technical problem-solving and analytical investigationsCollaborating with external partners and stakeholders across multiple locationsSupporting proving activities and the delivery of robust mission planning capabilitiesJob

Requirements

Understanding of systems engineering processes, with experience in a systems engineering roleExperience using requirements capture and control tools, such as DOORSKnowledge of configuration management and requirements management principlesUnderstanding of control systems and systems engineering practicesGeneral understanding of mission planning principles and their application within a defence environmentStrong analytical, technical problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across collaborative, international teamsAn engineering degree or equivalent technical qualificationWorking Environment: The role involves dynamic hybrid working, with a requirement to work on site for three to four days per week due to the classification of the work.

There may also be opportunities for international travel and collaboration with teams across the wider European business. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship.

Restrictions relating to nationality and rights to work may apply. Successful applicants will be required to complete HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks following an offer.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions as part of a comprehensive pension schemeUp to 15 additional days through a flexible leave arrangementFlexible working optionsEnhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental, paternity and neonatal leave provisionsExcellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parkingHealthcare Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical, health and wellbeing servicesOpportunities for professional development and exposure to a wide range of defence and security projectsIf you have experience in mission planning, control systems, requirements management and DOORS, and are looking to contribute to complex defence engineering programmes, apply now for this Mission Planning and Control Systems Engineer opportunity.

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