Senior Software Systems Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to lead and manage the system software requirements for customer projects. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating software development activities with the design and development teams, reporting project software status to program management, and overseeing system integration and testing. You'll play a key role in ensuring that software products meet customer requirements and quality standards while being involved in the entire lifecycle of the system software from planning to delivery.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Software System Engineering process for contractual projects, ensuring a solid system baseline.
• Create and maintain System Software Development and Requirements documentation for embedded and ground support systems.
• Design and architect System Software, including deriving sub-system requirements and interface documentation.
• Oversee System Software integration, verification, and validation throughout the software lifecycle.
• Produce Software Development Life Cycle artifacts in compliance with domain-related requirements (e.g., Flight Safety, certification).
• Support system engineers during development, integration, and test phases to ensure software baseline acceptance.
• Provide technical support to Marketing, Bid Office, and Product Management groups.
• Contribute to tender costs and quotes, including Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs, timescales, resources, and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Take ownership of system software for customer projects through integration, verification, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be the technical lead for all software deliveries, ensuring quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction.

kills and Knowledge:

• Experience with RTCA/DO178B/C: Knowledge and experience in software development in accordance with these standards.
• Advanced Software Systems Engineering: In-depth understanding of software systems engineering processes and practices.
• Military Experience (Advantageous): Experience in Airborne, Naval, or Land environments, with a focus on Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
  • Examples: Airborne EW (Radar Warning, Missile Warning, Laser Warning & Countermeasures), Naval EW (Radar Warning, Laser Warning, ESM HMI), Land Survivability (Laser Warning, Effectors, Hard-Kill).
• Software Simulation Models: Knowledge in software simulation models to support software development processes.

Practical Experience:

• 5+ years in Military Systems Development with a focus on embedded software or defence environments.
• Experience with DOORS for requirements management.
• Experience in Software Systems Engineering, particularly on customer projects.
• Familiarity with generating specifications, user manuals, and test procedures.
• Software and Hardware Knowledge: Proficiency in operating systems, networking, and communication protocols.
• Prior experience in embedded software development, including languages such as C and C++.
• Experience with CASE tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect) and UML.
• Exposure to Linux environments and automated testing.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.

Competencies:

• System Engineering Principles: Systems thinking, life cycles, and systems modelling/analysis.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Leadership: Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Software Requirements: Proficient in requirements analysis, writing, and software system integration.
• Software System Verification: Expertise in software validation, fault isolation, and risk management.
• Project Management: Ability to plan, monitor, and control software systems development, integration, and testing.