OverviewThales Stockport, United Kingdom. Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom.Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. We deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air, including platforms across the battlespace such as Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems. We offer opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us, with flexibility in working patterns where possible.Primary Purpose of the Role: Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensor systems and decision superiority, helping navies across the globe keep the world, our friends, our families and all of us safe. In Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW), we deploy large numbers of sensors on submarines to locate and provide data about other submarines and objects. Our world-leading sonar technology is used across the entire UK submarine fleet.The primary purpose of this role is to manage the Systems Engineering Process to company and international standards for a major project, including significant team management responsibility to provide direction to a team of engineers through requirements management definition, design, implementation and validation until delivery of the system. You must be able to provide systems engineering decision authority.Key RelationshipsAs part of the Thales Systems Engineering process you will interact with the following key roles:Engineers at all levelsBid team membersProject team membersTesting team membersInstallation team membersProject PlannersSales and MarketingSupply ChainCommercialMajor Stakeholders / ClientKey Responsibilities and TasksThe list below is not exhaustive, nor will individuals be expected to be able to undertake all of them. They are given as a guide as to the expected duties of the grade.Develop and manage requirements specifications at both the system and subsystem levels.Demonstrate a solid understanding of the development lifecycle and lifecycle products.Interface with clients to define the content and format of test specifications.Define and authorise test specifications.Conduct impact analysis and manage variations.Ensure compliance with customer requirements and resolve related issues.Define and authorize design descriptions and verification requirements.Provide technical advice to the Engineering Group Manager on technical matters and management issues pertinent to the Systems Engineering Group.Offer technical direction and leadership to the Systems Engineering community.Engage with key stakeholders effectively.Establish and maintain a structured Systems Engineering process and activities.Provide detailed technical specifications.Offer assistance and guidance to Project Systems Engineers regarding their responsibilities and design decisions.Prepare resource plans and budgets for the Systems Engineering Group, managing the budget to ensure project objectives are met within financial constraints.Approve estimates for project activities and manage the Systems Engineering Group to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.Develop and train Systems Engineering personnel to ensure a qualified staff is available to perform and lead the design and requirements development for projects and products, including acceptance requirements.Represent the Systems Engineering Group on the change control committee, reviewing change proposals and approving Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) on behalf of the engineering department.Stay informed of technical developments both within and outside of the company.Identify training, development, and performance needs through the Annual Check-in and Development Check-in processes for the Systems Engineering community under your supervision.Assist the Engineering Group Manager in strengthening the engineering capabilities of the team.Key Performance IndicatorsKPIs against Responsibilities and Tasks: This role is continually monitored for performance and typical KPIs include:Financial performance of the System Engineering team under your control.Timely delivery of team objectives, appraisals and development actions.Quality of work produced against agreed standards.Delivery to timescales and to budget.Performance against Thales values.Expected Competence LevelSkills:Able to use a range of IT tools.Sound ability to use System Engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion, MBSE, JIRA etc.).Knowledge of configuration control processes.Ability to manage a complex project through a defined design process and tailor CHORUS2 to project needs.Ability to define and use metrics as part of quality assurance and control change to re-model a System Engineering process.Working knowledge of project plans.Knowledge of Engineering Safety Management.Experience:The Principal Systems Engineer is the technical focal point for the System Engineering process and must resolve issues, problems, questions and conflicts across the system, requiring a proven record in a Systems Engineering Management function.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels in spoken and written word; self-motivation and ability to work under pressure are vital.Evidence of team working due to the collaborative nature of the job family.Values & BehavioursValues and behaviours are aligned to three key factors with two streams each: Think Big, Make It Happen, Together. Examples include imagining the future, delivering user-centric solutions, and growing others, while embracing diversity and inclusion. We expect everyone to develop these behaviours to succeed.Desirable Qualifications and CertificationHND/Engineering Degree or equivalent.EssentialAll applicants must be eligible for SC clearance (see UK Government guidance).Have attained or are working towards an appropriate professional status (CEng) or equivalent.Note: we are not able to consider any person who holds dual citizenship.Financial / Budgetary ResponsibilityDeliver designs/projects to an agreed budget.In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance, which can require additional evidence. For details, see the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.Thales is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability can participate.Great journeys start here, apply now!Seniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr