Software Systems Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.
Portsmouth, UK
19 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Compensation
£35,307.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Rhapsody Software Engineering Software Systems Systems Modeling Language Model-Driven Development

Job description

Passionate about championing Model Based Design? Keen to design and analyse software for complex systems? Looking for a role where your creations connect to the stars and impact future generations? Sparking interest, then read on, We are looking for a Systems Engineer, You will work under the guidance of the System Design Authority and interact very closely with the Software Development and Test teams within an Agile environment.

Integrated into a team of developers and testers, you will be a part of the Systems team who will champion the modelling process and contribute to the delivery of new solutions in the Satellite Communications Domain. You will contribute to all stages of the modelling development lifecycle, engage in retrospective reviews and bring ideas to the table.

How will you contribute to the team…

  • Highlight and communicate concerns, results and ideas to team members from a systems design perspective
  • Work with development team to ascertain feasibility of software components, understanding of user requirements and details of the solution
  • Define and contribute to the software system architectural design at a high level using relevant peer review processes.
  • Understanding the system aspects of the project and will determine the role of the software components in the solution
  • Getting involved in daily operations when needed to meet critical schedules or resolve complex problems.

Requirements

  • Passionate about bringing new ideas to the table and questioning the status quo
  • Excellent communication skills, gathering information from internal and external departments.
  • Experience of SysML-compliant architectural modelling tools such as Rhapsody, Cameo, Gaphor or similar - we currently use Enterprise Architecture and are happy to train you up
  • Knowledge of software solutions within a software product environment.
  • Experience in modelling to capture the system design.
  • Familiarity to interpret Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Diagrams, 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.

Benefits & conditions

  • 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, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

  • 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 parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

  • 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?

About the company

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions., Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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