Systems Engineering Delivery Manager

Systems Engineering Delivery Manager

How would you like to play a key role in the delivery of systems engineering activities on the Type 26 frigate programme and, in so doing, the transformation of systems engineering practices across Naval Ships? If you would, then we currently have a vacancy for a Systems Engineering Delivery Manager based from our sites in either Scotstoun or Filton.

As a Systems Engineering Delivery Manager, you will be leading a team of highly capable systems modelling specialists and systems safety analysts to lead the design integration of Marine Systems on Type 26 and provide demonstrable assurance on the overall Type 26 design.

This role will give you with the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and direction to the deployment of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) across Naval Ships as well as the deployment of novel techniques in systems safety across one of the world's most cutting edge maritime programmes.

Your main responsibilities as a Systems Engineering Delivery Manager will involve:

Leading the integration of Marine Systems on Type 26 through the roll-out of Model Based Systems Engineering,

Leading and coaching a team of systems modelling specialists to develop Marine Systems integrated functional model (structural, behavioural and control) using SysML,

Leading and coaching a team of systems safety specialists to provide support development of the Safety Case for the integrated Marine Systems design,

Leading the continued transformation of marine engineering and the adoption of systems engineering practices;

Establishing the policies, processes and capability requirements for MBSE and working with the wider Engineering community to ensure that these are implemented.

Your skills and qualifications:

Experience managing engineering teams and interfacing with a wide range of stakeholders,

Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering and systems lifecycle management,

Knowledge of complex system modelling using SysML,

Experience in complex system-of-systems integration programmes,

Knowledge of warship design processes and inter-relationships would be advantageous but not essential.

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a confident communicator, who is able to actively lead a team and engage effectively with the customer.

You will be able to develop innovative solutions to improve the approach to marine engineering.

You will be tenacious, capable of leading change within an enterprise context and dealing with uncertainty to develop breakthrough solutions.

Location: Scotstoun, Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Naval Ships

We design and build a full range of naval ships, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. We also develop and integrate state of the art combat systems for the surface fleet, equipping customers with the best possible information to operate effectively in modern naval environments. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people. That's work that inspires us. That's BAE Systems.

You will find we offer a wealth of career options. From offshore patrol vessels through to Type 26 Global Combat Ship and QE Class aircraft carriers, the projects you'll be involved with are exciting and challenging and will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what's important to you, whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we'll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential. Talk to us about Smart Working.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.