Systems Engineer

Overview:
Founded in 1987, Stirling Dynamics has grown from a handful of expert engineers to a team of 100+ staff. The success of the company is made possible through a customer-focussed, can-do culture. Everything we do is underpinned by our company mission statement:

- To deliver innovative technical services and technology solutions into our core markets
- To build sustainable, beneficial relationships between suppliers, clients and institutions
- To be recognised as an innovator and catalyst of new technologies
- To continue to make valuable investments for the future through education, research and development

**STRATEGY AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE**

Strong financial performance is essential to support investment and growth. Looking forward we aim to achieve the following objectives:

- Increased business development and marketing activities to develop new markets
- Addition of new engineering capabilities to meet emerging customer needs
- Technology refresh for control products and systems
- Increased investment in training and professional development schemes

**THE ROLE**

Due to recent contract wins, and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics are looking for talented Systems Engineers at all levels and grades to join our team to work with us delivering Systems Engineering products, projects and services to the world's leading Aerospace & Defence companies.

These roles will be based in our Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required however as part of our commitment to flexible working, employees are able to work remotely.

**FACTS AND FIGURES**

Pay & Benefits - Competitive Package (Grades 3 - 5, £27,000 - £47,000 dependent on experience)

Department - Systems & Safety

Reporting to - Technical Manager (Systems & Safety)

Location - Stoke Gifford, Bristol (Remote working will also be considered)

Contract type - Permanent

Job Reference - 22/16

**Responsibilities**:
As part of the Systems & Safety team, our Systems Engineers are responsible for the delivery of systems support to our business and our clients which includes activities such as:

- Elicitation of system/equipment level requirements from customer requirements
- Supporting design, development & certification activities including V&V (Validation and Verification)
- Preparation and checking of documentation for the design process
- Running/supporting/attending internal/external design reviews
- Supporting certification planning activities, test analysis and documentation
- Supporting system and equipment level modifications
- Working to resolve in-service issues

Qualifications:

- Ability to contribute to activities within a team environment including: work package creation, task management, and delivery
- An ability to manage multiple tasks, to work independently when required, and the organisation and drive to follow defined processes through to a successful outcome
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including a diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with people
- The confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues
- The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail, and the discipline to self-manage

**Experience**:

- Experience in the Aerospace and/or Defence industries
- Experience of the full system development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, validation, verification, integration)

**Benefits**:
We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially