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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Sr. Systems Engineer in UK, United Kingdom
Our Defense Group is currently hiring for a Senior Systems Engineer at our state-of-the-art facility by Bournemouth International Airport. As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the management of the product development life cycle from initial concept through certification and on to customer acceptance.
Location : Christchurch, UK
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport.
The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small -- crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.
Your Challenge:
Provide system architecture definition based on required functionality.
Develop and maintain system requirement specifications and system interface design documents.
Develop system integration, verification, and acceptance test procedures.
Participate in system and subsystem integration, verification and acceptance testing and generate appropriate test reports.
Support development for system, hardware and software requirements and design to assure system requirements are met.
Support qualification activities and develop qualification plans.
Provide technical support to subcontracted developments and determine acceptance of subcontracted deliverables.
Maintain current knowledge within their area of technical specialisation and ensure the benefit of this knowledge is realised within their design solutions
Support continuous improvement of system engineering company processes.
Support certification activities for company products.
Ensure allocated tasks are completed in accordance with the applicable project plan.
To accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks.
To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of lifecycle design reviews
Work with the chief engineer to co-ordinate the entry and exit criteria of design reviews.
Provide mentoring and help develop system engineers.
Provide definition of work packages to support project planning and bidding.
Generate work package reports for allocated work packages
Your Expertise:
Experience of requirements elicitation and knowledge of what makes a good requirement.
Proven track record in systems engineering through the whole system development lifecycle.
Proven ability to write formal project documentation.
Knowledge of validation and verification methodologies.
Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate subject. In exceptional cases, relevant experience may be substituted for formal qualifications/training.
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
Knowledge of some of the following standards is desirable ARP4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-326, DO-160 and ED112a
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.