Systems Engineer

Company Description

Inmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for over forty years, and is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 14 geostationary satellites. Inmarsat is a privately owned company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations. This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business. With an investment of over $3 billion in its latest network infrastructure, Inmarsat is at the forefront of global mobile communications innovation.

Government

Inmarsat's Government business unit delivers against the requirements for voice, data and video services with demand for global availability and utmost reliability. Whether a military commander on operations, a government official responding to a local emergency or a head of state conducting international affairs, Inmarsat provides them with essential access to voice and broadband data, where and when they need it.

Job Description

Primary role purpose:

The Systems Engineer (SE) will be an engineering professional providing key contributions to the systems engineering lifecycle of a satellite integration project within an existing fleet of secure communications satellites owned by the UK MoD. The SE will be part of a dedicated team of systems engineers to work closely with the satellite manufacturer to ensure a seamless integration of new ground and space assets within existing infrastructure. The candidate is expected to support change management implementations, design reviews and requirements management activities.

This is a full time role based in Wiltshire but may involve occasional travel to Inmarsat's London Headquarters. The candidate must be a UK national and hold / be able to achieve Security Check (SC) Clearance.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the satellite integration engineering team to meet the technical objectives set by Integration plan and statement of work
• Provide the Engineering Manager with information to support generation of performance reports
• Prepare and maintain system / sub-system requirements specifications, interface requirements, and test documents
• Support the satellite OEM with integration and testing of new hardware into existing infrastructure
• Management of requirements databases, analysis and de-composition of customer requirements
• Development of technical documentation to support key technical milestones and design reviews
• Support the Engineering Manager in technical-related meetings with the Customer and OEM
• Develop strong working relationships with the Satellite OEM and their Customer
• Support implementation of contract change notices issued by the Customer
• To be responsible for health, safety and security of the project team in accordance with Inmarsat policies.
• To be aware of and comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
• To carry out any other reasonable management request.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience working in a systems engineering role within SATCOM / space / defence, ideally on European / UK Space programmes
• Must be degree educated in engineering discipline (mechanical, systems, computer science, or similar)
• Systems engineering experience using best practice methodologies (V-Model, Agile etc.)
• Ability to produce project technical documentation such as SRD, URD, ICD's
• Highly organised, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Collaborative mind-set and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain positive in high pressure and stressful situations
• Experience in using requirements management tools such as DOORS, Cradle etc.
• Working knowledge of MS Office packages as well as Project Server, MS Project and SharePoint

Must be a UK national and have / have the ability to achieve UK SC Clearance.

Additional Information

You must be eligible to work in this location advertised.

Inmarsat Values:

Our values define Inmarsat's culture and represent what we believe in. Inmarsat employees aspire to certain behaviours which support our corporate values, they create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation.

• Customer - Providing a unique value to our customers
• Accountability - taking ownership, getting results and keeping our promises
• Respect - collaborating, embracing diversity and valuing differences
• Excellence - creating bold solutions for our customers and putting quality at the heart of everything we do