Deputy Systems Design Authority

Matchtech Group

  • Portsmouth
  • £13.91 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Deputy Systems Design AuthorityPortsmouth or Isle of WightSector - Defence - Radar SystemsKey skills required for this roleDesign Authority, Systems Engineering, RADAR systems, Technical LeadershipImportantDesign Authority, Systems Engineering, RADAR systems, Technical LeadershipJob descriptionWe have a fantastic new opportunity for a Deputy Systems Design Authority to provide technical leadership and management of a team of 5, working on cutting-edge Radar Systems.In this role you will be key Technical Authority, ensuring radar systems are delivered to the highest standards. Ideally you will have a Systems Engineering background with experience working on large-scale complex engineering programmes.What you'll be doing:
  • You will be providing expert technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams working on complex radar systems, including oversight of costs and resources
  • Ensure you apply and champion Systems Engineering principles across the full radar system lifecycle, from requirements capture through to system integration, customer acceptance, and support
  • Support system assurance activities to ensure radar solutions meet performance, safety, and customer expectations
  • You will define and deliver acceptance strategies to verify that system designs comply with technical and contractual requirements
  • This role will require you to lead technical reviews, verifying that engineering designs and documentation meet business, legislative, and customer standards
  • Mentor and support the development of engineers across the team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
  • Maintain strong expertise in Systems Engineering methodologies, including Model-Based Engineering, cyber security, and system safety practices
Your skills and experiences:
  • Strong Systems Engineering expertise with a background in hardware design and development, acting as a Technical Authority
  • Experienced in requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS Next, JIRA)
  • Deep understanding of full engineering lifecycles and models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)
  • Confident communicator, able to present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
  • Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent capability) with a STEM degree or equivalent experience

Matchtech Group