Description
Systems Engineer - Communications specialist required for initial six month contact to work for a defence client based in Bristol.
System Engineering Support Engineer for SPEAR3 Data Link Communications Sub-System Development covering support to the following areas:
* Link 16 Network design and performance assessment;
* Data link communications sub-system architecture;
* Design module development;
* Requirements management;
* Communications sub-system behaviour model;
* Data link and aircraft Interoperability assessment;
* Customer Working Groups as required (primarily Communications Sub-Working Group);
* Coordinate with MoD to establish network design in support of network enabled connectivity/weapons (NEC/NEW).
Additional Job Details: Essential: Knowledge/Experience.
. Sound understanding of Systems engineering process and use of systems methods and tools; including requirements management (DOORS), system architecture and proving;
. Good understanding of Communication Systems and communications protocols;
. Good understanding of data link networking (NEC/NEW).
. Communication system development;
. Development and implementation of Data Links (preferably Link 16) Sub-Systems.
. Use of data link simulation tools;
. Use of System Modelling using SysML (& UML) (preferably using Rhapsody), requirements management (DOORS) and MS tools;
. Working with MoD Customer, with familiarity of MoD acquisition processes and procedures;
. Working with US suppliers and TAA procedures.
Core Competence/Achievements
. A systematic thinker with the ability to solve problems in a structured manner;
. An ability to adapt to changing priorities, programme needs and tasks;
. Good analytical and problem solving skills;
. Good interpersonal skills;
. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written;
. Relevant Engineering or Science based Degree (or equivalent).
Highly Desirable: Knowledge/Experience
. Network design and working with Joint Data Link Management Organisation (JDLMO);
. Basic TEMPEST, RF, EMI/RFI, EMC experience;
. Development & implementation of Data Link (preferably Link 16) Sub-System Assembly Integration and Test activities
Functional Competence/Achievements
. Higher relevant Engineering or Science based Degree (or equivalent);
. CEng (or equivalent).
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