| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Avon, Bristol |
| Industry Sector | Electronics |
| Start Date | |
| Salary/Rate | £excellent package |
| Reference | J4695 |
| Date Advertised | 30-05-2008 - 12:49 |
ICT Systems Engineer
To provide specialist systems engineering and design support to Maritime Systems projects and bids covering the use of ICT technologies within the Maritime domain, including in support of research projects.
The job holder will be expected to undertake software design, development, integration and unit test activities across a range of projects in support of Maritime defence-related research and support to MoD procurements.
The job holder will work individually and within a team environment of multi-disciplined specialists and engineering disciplines to achieve programme results and customer deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
ICT Systems Engineer
To provide specialist systems engineering and design support to Maritime Systems projects and bids covering the use of ICT technologies within the Maritime domain, including in support of research projects.
The job holder will be expected to undertake software design, development, integration and unit test activities across a range of projects in support of Maritime defence-related research and support to MoD procurements.
The job holder will work individually and within a team environment of multi-disciplined specialists and engineering disciplines to achieve programme results and customer deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
The successful candidate will have a Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computing Science background.
Defence domain experience covering the application of COTS IT and Networking technologies would be a benefit as would membership of the IET or BCS.
You will:
Understand open systems and the issues of developing open system architectures;
Be comfortable with abstracting problems such that they become logically solvable in an aesthetic manner;
Be able to communicate complex technical issues clearly and coherently to both internally and externally stakeholders, in both written and presentational form;
Possess a working knowledge of both LINUX and Windows Operating Systems;
Be able to demonstrate practical hands-on experience in programming in C and / or C++ and Java and use of XML.
Be able to use standard systems engineering approaches, e.g. object oriented analysis and UML/SysML tools, to develop and maintain systems architecture models.
Be able to work both individually and within a team environment;
Have a proven track record in delivery on high profile projects.
Desirable Skills:
Possess an understanding of architecture frameworks, especially MODAF;
Have a working knowledge of MoD acquisition management policy and the MOD's Acquisition Management System (AMS).
Experience of maritime or defence systems procurement programmes would also be a benefit.
The successful candidate will possess a first degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and desirably have either a relevant second degree or Chartered Engineer status.
The successful candidate will be able to quickly gain respect for sound technical judgement from both external and internal peers and stakeholders;
Dynamic and flexible, being able to work across a range of different projects.
Able to work to agreed deadlines and deliver services / products to specified quality standards;
Able to set and maintain high personal standards and encourage staff to do likewise by setting a good example at all times;
Is ambitious and enthusiastic to pursue a rewarding career within the opportunities offered by an expanding company.
There may be the need for occasional work offsite on Customer's premises, UK and overseas.
Given the nature of their work, our Client needs to obtain security clearance for all its employees. Sadly this is extremely hard to secure for non-British applicants. In effect this means that our Client can only consider British passport holders for this position.
Mylen Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment agency specialising in Mechanical, Electronic, Production, IT, Software, Automotive and Aviation Engineering.
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