Description
Job Description:
Systems Engineer
Leidos are currently seeking Systems Engineer for our Leidos engineering capability in Southampton. The successful Systems Engineer 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.
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Specific duties may include:
Working with operational stakeholders, technology suppliers and architects to define system of system level requirements
Allocation of requirements to lower level services, conducting technical derivation analysis as required
Modelling of functional requirements and scenarios inside of MBSE and architectural framework approaches
Capturing of non-functional requirements within DOORS
Managing compliance assessments at systems of systems, system and lower level systems & services levels
Overseeing development of lower level designs corresponding to owned areas of the system
Producing detailed engineering artefacts such as:
Detailed Designs
Failure modes analysis
Service Management Designs
Designs for onboarding service applications onto virtualized infrastructures
Compliance Reports
Security, HF and Safety artefacts
Capacity and Throughput analysis
Delivering milestone technical reviews and the associated work product deliverables
Defining architectural solutions comprising multiple underpinning COTS and bespoke designs and driving the competitive selection of these technologies
Creation of on-boarding designs
Definition of user interfaces
Modelling operational, business and system behaviours within architectural views
Conducting 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 appropriate
Experience of developing system behavioural diagrams, modelling interfaces and developing models to encapsulate functional requirements
Demonstrable successes within the System Engineering environment
Excellent customer facing skills, including being able to ingest large volumes of requirements and information developing clear understanding of customer hot-buttons and needs
Demonstrable knowledge and cognisance of adjacent disciplines, including programme management, customer relationship management, supplier management and service management
In-depth experience of conducting detailed systems engineering trade solutions to assess options & feasibility, and define optimal solutions
Strong knowledge of requirements and user scenario development in both text based and model based approaches
Understanding designing / delivering systems in a Virtualised Environment
Experience of working with Service Oriented Architectures
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 Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
33 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.
Pay Range:
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.
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Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
