Description
Communications and Data Link Systems Engineer - Contract - Hampshire
The Maritime Communications and Data Link Engineer will be responsible for the operational and system analysis and design of system integration solutions for maritime opportunities and programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Requirements assessment and management, support to design of system and support systems infrastructure, technical impact assessment, design baseline synthesis and control
- Support to System Architects in development of system solutions
- Planning and control of own work and of any assigned engineering team
- Conduct of operational analysis and performance of Concept and Assessment Phase design studies on behalf of internal/external customers
- Support to the conduct of internal and customer-funded research and development studies
- Support to development of Systems Architecture and Technology Roadmaps. Assessment of existing Systems, modified or new Systems and embodiment of COTS/MOTS solutions
- Interaction with potential and actual customers, suppliers and team-mates
- Systems input to subsystem specifications and interface requirement specifications
- Presentation at internal and independent design/study reviews
- Preparation and delivery of proposal material
- Technical input to programme management and cost estimation teams
- Technical risk assessment and reduction, including assessment of TPMs and TRLs
Additional/Occasional Duties and Tasks:
- Experience in Communications and Data Link projects within the military maritime business area
- Maritime Communications and Data Link architecture/integration development capability
- The candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and work well in a team environment
- The candidate will be capable of developing and communicating a vision for maritime programmes
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with extensive professional experience
- Considered an expert, authority in discipline
Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience with the successful design, implementation, integration, and test of Maritime Communications and Data Link systems
- A good knowledge of other Maritime systems that integrate with Communications and Data Link systems including peripherals and encryption devices
- Previous Maritime Systems Engineering experience
- Current knowledge of Defence and IMO Standards
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