Our defence client has transformed the market for assured Data at Rest solutions and is rapidly growing its business which means they are looking for a Product Development Engineer to work across multiple Cyber and Information Assurance (IA) development projects.

The Product Development Engineer will work on identifying how to apply complex and innovative solutions to real world problems for the development of our unique product range.

The Product Development Engineer will play a key role by assuming the overall system engineering and technical lead role on one or more Information Assurance developments. In addition to product development activities, you will also provide technical support to bid proposals.

This involves collaborating closely with sub-system teams to develop technical solutions and ensuring coherency across technical subject areas. IA products comprise Hardware, Software, FPGA and mechanical development.

Responsibilities:

• One key part of the role is requirements engineering, where you will take on the challenge to understand and help define the technical content of the solution across all design disciplines.
• Your technical involvement will cover the whole development lifecycle from initial concept through development and verification.
• Moreover, you will partner closely with the Technical Project Manager for delivery of the project to time, cost, quality and performance requirements.

Experience needed:

• Ideally qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience in a Physics or Engineering based subject, such as; Electronics, Hardware, Computer Science, Software or Systems Engineering etc.
• Experience of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, system design process and product validation and verification
• Good understanding and appreciation of all design disciplines, likely to have expertise in at least one.
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.
• Experience in using DOORs for requirements management

Desirable:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
• Ability to handle complexity, uncertainty and competing demands
• Demonstrable experience of problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply system-level thinking
• Ability to spot areas of concern, investigate and drive to a solution - ask the right questions.
• Experience of system design languages (e.g. UML, SysML), and techniques (e.g. use case analysis, trade studies)
• Experience in producing estimates for bid activities
• Knowledge of mechanical and environmental qualification processes

Company Overview:

• Join a Global communications company, where the innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate! - even in the hardest-to-reach places!
• The company are growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join the team. You'll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
• Technology Innovators Awards Gold Honoree | 2021
• Glassdoor's 2022 Best Places to Work for U.S. Large Employers List!

Benefits: Full company benefits, Hybrid working and some remote working potentials.

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