Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description:

WHAT WE DO?

https://www.cyber.airbus.com/information-centre/about-us/ 

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level

LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered)

TYPE: Full time/part-time. We at Airbus understand that flexibility is a growing priority in the employment market. That's why we're offering many of roles on a part-time and full-time basis with negotiable weekly hours and working days.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

This role provides the opportunity to lead a multi-functional team of engineers across a variety of exciting projects towards the efficient delivery of High Grade Crypto and Key Management solutions.  You will be an influential player in our task to design and deploy highly innovative encryption and cyber technologies. Furthermore, as a Senior Engineer, you will have the chance to guide and mentor junior colleagues in an effort to encourage continuous improvement throughout the whole team.

Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Lead the Engineering team to deliver solutions utilising Engineering best practices in collaboration with Capability Managers
• Be responsible for the success of programme delivery from an engineering perspective
• Be involved in the full lifecycle of the product, from bid stage through to customer acceptance
• Collaborate with the system, hardware and software SMEs to ensure consistency and technical excellence throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Develop, mentor and support junior engineers to generate Systems Engineering artefacts across the product development lifecycle

ABOUT YOU

• Experience leading engineers across the full development lifecycle
• Systems Thinker, understanding and questioning the why and how of a solution, always thinking lean to drive towards delivery
• Ability to negotiate between technical and non-technical stakeholders with respect to delivering a suitable solution within time and cost constraints
• Experience working with customers and an understanding of the commercial and contractual aspects of project delivery

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing <JF-EN-EB>

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