UK Atomic Energy Authority

Energy

SeniorSystemsEngineer

£58k+ Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Systems Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority. Skills: Systems Engineering, Delivery Leadership, Technical Authority. Own systems engineering work packages. Lead systems engineering work packages”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver complex outcomes; Deliver high-impact outcomes; Achieve delivery confidence

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Decision-making skills; Technical decisions; Complex decisions; Trade-offs

Eligibility Requirements

BPSS check, DBS check, SC Clearance possibility

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Relevant degree in STEM, Chartered Engineer registration, Extensive Systems Engineering knowledge, Manage delivery through teams, Technical authority for deliverables, Coach and mentor junior team members, Exemplary communicator, Influence diverse stakeholders

Nice to Have

Member of Institute for Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering Professional accreditation, Experience with Dassault Systemes 3DS tools, Experience with Catia Magic, Experience with 3DExperience

What You'll Do.

Own systems engineering work packages

Lead systems engineering work packages

Ensure assured product delivery

Ensure assured service delivery

Align delivery to scope

Align delivery to quality

Align delivery to schedule

Align delivery to cost

Resolve technical issues

Resolve programme issues

Coordinate concurrent workstreams

Integrate concurrent workstreams

Coordinate contributors

Integrate contributors

Coordinate interfaces

Identify technical assumptions

Manage technical assumptions

Identify dependencies

Maintain technical integrity

Provide technical leadership

Champion best practice

Drive continuous improvement

Manage stakeholder expectations

Embody leadership mindset

Demonstrate integrity

Demonstrate professionalism

Demonstrate ethical behaviour

Foster inclusive environment

Foster collaborative environment

Foster high-performing environment

Act as cultural ambassador

Align to organisational values

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Industrial partners; Suppliers; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Communicate progress; Manage expectations

Process & Methodology

Resource allocation, Budget accountability, Schedule management, Cost management

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