Systems Engineer

Job Description

As a Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills, knowledge and experience across the Systems Engineering V-model to a range of external client and internal business activities, projects and programmes, including concept development, requirements definition, design, integration, verification, validation, implementation and delivery.

You will be expected to adapt to different environments, challenges and client requirements, whilst continuing to develop your professional capability and contribute to the wider business. Often working within multidisciplinary teams, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and wider stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives, user needs, pain points, business processes and constraints, supporting the development of solutions that meet operational, technical and commercial needs.
• Apply best practice requirements management techniques: capture, analyse, manage and communicate user, system and service requirements, ensuring appropriate traceability, prioritisation and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and communicate system concepts, architectures, models, diagrams and other engineering artefacts to support stakeholder understanding, analysis and decision-making.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) as relevant to the project.
• Support the development of innovative, effective and proportionate solutions, applying analytical thinking, creativity and engineering judgement.
• Adapt to changing requirements, priorities, environments and challenges, maintaining a flexible and constructive approach.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to identify, assess and resolve technical challenges, dependencies, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and competencies in Systems Engineering, including relevant methodologies, tools, frameworks and professional qualifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and the development of Systems Engineering capability within Apache.

The above is in addition to your general duties and responsibilities as defined in your Employment Contract, which are to:

• Contribute to the development, growth and conduct of the business.
• Contribute to business development activities and the winning of new client contracts.
• Provide your services to client contracts as and when they are won by the business.

Eligibility and security vetting

• You must be a resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

This role may require security vetting. Where clearance is required, an offer of employment will be conditional on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

We are a growing company and are always on the lookout for experienced professionals to join our team and help us grow our business. If you are ready for your next challenge, consider us as your next move.

The extras you’ll get

We invest in our people and reward them for the commitment they make, we’ll offer you:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme
• A generous pension and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus options to tailor to your circumstances
• An additional day off for your brithday
• 10 days additional leave for military reservists
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
• Individual Doctor@Hand healthcare cover
• Annual, tax free EOT bonus
• Genuine flexible working
• Work from home, our Bristol and Cambridge offices or client site
• The latest secure tech
• Investment in personal development
• Vibrant social scene

Why Apache iX?

Our growing team brings a wealth of experience from across the defence and security sector, and we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality services to our clients.

We do this by creating a culture and environment where the best people want to work. We believe your work life and personal life should be mutually beneficial, we hold regular social events to help bond us as a team, and we offer a genuinely flexible approach to working.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity of thought, background, experience, and perspective enhances our ability to innovate and thrive as a team. We actively promote an inclusive culture that embraces differences and ensures equal opportunities for all.

We believe that if you are happy, cared for, and feel part of a team with purpose, you will be motivated to deliver an excellent service to our clients.

What to do next

If this role is for you, please go to our Contact page and complete the form. You’ll need to attach your up to date CV before pressing submit.

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after you send us your form to let you know the outcome of your application.