Principal Engineer - Combat Systems (External Communications)

Portsmouth Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you lead requirements management and testing/integration of external communications equipment into submarines' combat systems. You collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure design proofs and verification plans are aligned with programme processes. You’ll provide technical support across integration and system acceptance activities in a highly multidisciplinary defence environment. This position offers hybrid working with relocation options and the chance to shape mission-critical communications for maritime platforms.

Pay / Benefits

hybrid/flexible working
relocation support for Submarines roles
recognition and rewards tailored to you
support for financial and personal wellbeing
balanced lifestyle
lifelong learning

Responsibilities

Capture and agree technical requirements per company and programme processes
Create and manage design documentation, including change requirements
Contribute to VCRI, ITEAP, and Qualification Plans with input validated by authority
Ensure comprehensive design proving evidence in requirements management tools and endorsed by authority
Flow down requirements to suppliers and record their deliverables
Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including supplier equipment acceptance and system acceptance by the customer

Key requirements

Knowledge of external (over the air) maritime defence communications systems and integration with platform architecture
Platform or sea-going experience in operational, build, trials, or in-service support environments
Experience with Product Safety and SHE
Experience with requirements management (IBM DOORS) and verification/validation activities
Experience in technical documentation authoring and reporting